Feb
01
2012The Fertility Diet
Here are some tips from an article in Harvard Health Publications – based on an excerpt from the book The Fertility Diet by Chavarro, Willett & Skerrett.
The good news? It is sound nutritional advice, in line with basic Chinese medicine recommendations and also in line with other health approaches such as various anti-cancer and anti-ageing diets.
Avoid trans fats
Use more unsaturated vegetable oils
Replace meat with vegetable protein
Use whole-food carbs
Avoid skim milk (if using milk, use whole milk)
Take a multi-vitamin, including folate
Use plants for iron intakeĀ
Drink more water (and no soft drinks)
Aim for BMI of 20-24 for body weight
Maintain moderate exercise