The 33 Fertility Foods for Success

To incorporate into your diet everyday however you can if you're trying to get pregnant.

The first 1000 days of one’s life are known to be the “golden window”.

This starts with the day of conception (although, really, 3 months before conception), until a baby’s second birthday. (source)

A recent study proposes that nutrition from the mother and father starting before conception influences the baby’s metabolic state for the rest of their life(!!!). This includes the baby’s ability to digest food, how well they absorb nutrients, how well they process these nutrients for energy, and so much more.

But what you probably want to know most is:

How does my diet influence my ability to conceive, to make a baby?

There’s a lot that is yet to be discovered, but what has been found is that specific micronutrients have a positive effect on fertility. And this is for both the male and female. (Make sure to share with your partner — A male’s nutrition affects the strength and fertility of their semen, and a male’s semen contributes to up to 30% of infertility cases.) (source)

A few of the most important micronutrients to consume for fertility are zinc, selenium and folate. A diet rich in these essential micronutrients, plus vitamins A & E and omega-3’s, can lower the risk of infertility, lead to fewer miscarriages, and reduce the incidence of birth defects and pediatric diseases like cancer and autism.

So, how do we incorporate this into our everyday diet??

Well, let’s start with the foods to add to your shopping list: