Contents:
- Medical Video: Fertilization (Conception)
- Nuts
- Green vegetable
- Whole grain
- Olive oil
- Ikan-ikanan
- Ice cream, yogurt
Medical Video: Fertilization (Conception)
The types of foods that can and should not be eaten during pregnancy you must have heard often. But what if you are trying to get pregnant? What foods can increase your fertility?
Nuts
Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health examined 19,000 women who were trying to get pregnant and found that women who consumed more meat and other sources of animal protein were 39% more likely to experience infertility. While women who consume more vegetable protein, or protein derived from plants, have the possibility of experiencing fewer fertility-related problems. Try to add beans in your daily menu such as soybeans and processed ones, namely tempeh, tofu, and soy milk.
Green vegetable
Green vegetables like spinach, lettuce (especially lettuce) romaine), Broccoli, kale, and other dark green leafy vegetables are high in folate and vitamin B. Some studies suggest that these two types of nutrients, folate and vitamin B, can increase ovulation. Not only for women, green leafy vegetables are also good for consumption by men, because the content of folate can actually improve sperm quality to be healthier so that it reduces the possibility of miscarriages or other genetic problems in the fetus. A study conducted by the University of California Bekerley's Public School of Health examined 97 men who did not smoke and never had problems with previous fertility. And, those who consume more folate have decreased the number of abnormal sperm cells by 20%.
Whole grain
Food made from whole grain is a type of food belonging to the type of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are digested longer by the body to help maintain blood sugar stability and insulin. This is good for the reproductive system, because if insulin levels rise, the production of hormones related to reproduction will be disrupted.
A study in the Netherlands examined 165 couples who were trying to get pregnant. During the 6 months studied, it was found that when women have high blood sugar levels, the chances of pregnancy are reduced by 50%. Choosing bread made from whole wheat when compared to ordinary white bread can help maintain the stability of your blood sugar. Likewise with brown rice compared to white rice, and pasta made from whole grain compared to ordinary flour.
Olive oil
Olive oil is rich in unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats in the body can help increase insulin sensitivity so that it controls blood sugar levels. In addition, unsaturated fats also reduce the occurrence of inflammation in the body. Inflammation of your body will cause disruption of the ovulation process, fertilization, and even cause problems during embryonic growth and development.
Ikan-ikanan
Especially deep sea fish (such as salmon, tuna, mackerel) which are rich in omega 3 can increase fertility. Omega 3 fatty acids can help regulate reproductive hormones and facilitate blood circulation to the reproductive organs. Look for fish species that are rich in omega 3 fatty acids, usually wild caught fish (not livestock fish in ponds or ponds) will have better nutritional quality.
Avoid consuming canned fish such as canned tuna, mackerel or canned sardines because usually canned fish have been added with flavoring, coloring, even preservatives.
Ice cream, yogurt
This theory comes from Nurses' Health Study, a long-term study conducted on 238,000 women who work as nurses aged 30-55 years. One of the factors studied is diet and diet. This study revealed that some types of food in the diet turned out to affect ovulation and could increase the likelihood of becoming pregnant. One of them is the consumption of ice cream, whole milkand yogurt. Consumption of these products is not in type low fat or skimmed it can increase fertility.
At Nurses' Health Study, 1-2 servings of food are included whole fat play a role in increasing fertility. But you are advised to pay attention to the amount you consume so that it doesn't turn around causing inflammation because of excess fat.
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