Diet Chart For fertility
Last Updated: Dec 20, 2024
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When a couple is trying to conceive a baby, the first thought they have is how to optimise the chances of getting pregnant? Well, though there are various other aspects to conceiving, one of the most important aspect is a good wholesome Fertility Diet which boosts the fertility of the man as well as the woman. In the recent times, there have been various superfoods that have been suggested to boost the nutrients in our body. However, the Fertility Diet is one of the few diets that requires you to optimise the nutrients in whatever you eat.
The diet follows the logic that replenishing the mineral deficiency in the body coupled with a disciplined lifestyle leads to a well balanced hormonal cycle which boosts fertility in both the sexes.
- Eating organic fruits and vegetables along with whole grains are better than their finely milled counterpart.
- Including high fibre in each meal is a healthy choice.
- Dark leafy vegetables contain a lot of Iron and Folic Acid.
- Eggs, nuts and seeds are rich in vitamins D and E.
- Foods to be avoided are Soy as it interferes hormonal cycle, refined sugary drinks and packaged fruit juice, and caffeine.
Diet Chart
Sunday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Oats Pancakes (small 4-5) + Maple Syrup (2 tsp) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Banana Shake (1 glass) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Mushroom n Herb Omlet (1 serving) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Dry Fruits |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Kidney Beans curry (1/2 cup) with 1/4 Fresh Lemon |
Monday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Boiled Veg Salad with Egg Whites (2) (1 cup) + Orange Juice (1 glass) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Tender Coconut water (1 glass) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Quinoa with Veggie (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Yoghurt Smoothie (1 glass) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Bottle Gourd n Shrimp Salad with Grated Coconut (1 cup) |
Tuesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Paleo Coconut Torte with Blueberries (1/2 cup) + Pineapple Juice (1 glass) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Tender Coconut water (1 glass) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | BBQ Salmon n Parboiled Rice (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Fresh Lime Water (1 glass) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Chickpea n Paneer Salad (1/2 cup) |
Wednesday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Grape Fruit Smoothie (Banana,Lemon,Strawberry,Yoghurt) + 5-6 Almonds |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup) with Honey(2 tsp) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Baked salmon with Coconut milk (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | 4-5 Almonds + 5-6 Raisins |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Avocado Shrimp Salad with Yoghurt (1/2 cup) |
Thursday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Quinoa with Apple n Walnuts (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Grapes (1 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Chicken Green Thai curry with White Parboiled Rice (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Yoghurt (1/2 cup) n Cucumber Strips(4) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Lentil Soup with Parboiled Rice (1/2 cup) |
Friday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Meusli n Strawberry with Milk (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Tender Coconut water (1 glass) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Roasted Chicken n Quinoa Salad (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Carrot Strips (4) + Coriander n Mustard Sauce |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Baked Fish with Spinach n Yoghurt Salad (1 cup) |
Saturday | |
Breakfast (8:00-8:30AM) | Scrambled Eggs(2) with Baked Tomato(2) n Mushrooms (1/2 cup) + Green Tea (1 cup) |
Mid-Meal (11:00-11:30AM) | Pomegranate (1/2 cup) |
Lunch (2:00-2:30PM) | Simple Baked Salmon curry with Parboiled Rice (1 cup) |
Evening (4:00-4:30PM) | Fresh cut Tomatoes with Sprinkled salt (2 med. sized) |
Dinner (8:00-8:30PM) | Veg Salad |
Food Items To Limit
- Soy
- Alcohol
- Sugar
- Saturated Fats
Do's And Dont's
Do's:
- Eat fruits & vegetables
- Take a prenatal Multivitamin
- Choose Organic
- Get your fats
- Eat Fiber
Don'ts:
- Avoid Soy
- Do not have >2 cups of coffee
- Eat Corn
- Skin refined Sugar
- Avoid Plastic Bottled water
Food Items You Can Easily Consume
- Figs
- Berries
- Beans
- Green Leafy vegetables
- Vegetables & Fruits
References
- Gaskins AJ, Chavarro JE. Diet and fertility: a review. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology. 2018 Apr 1;218(4):379-89. [Cited 27 June 2019]. Available from:
- Chavarro JE, Rich-Edwards JW, Rosner BA, Willett WC. Diet and lifestyle in the prevention of ovulatory disorder infertility. Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2007 Nov 1;110(5):1050-8. [Cited 27 June 2019]. Available from:
- Hohos NM, Skaznik-Wikiel ME. High-fat diet and female fertility. Endocrinology. 2017 Jun 6;158(8):2407-19. [Cited 27 June 2019]. Available from:
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