Healthy lifestyle and diet, significantly impacts fertility in both men and women.

Yes, fertility is influenced by multiple factors like biological, genetics, hormonal, environmental and medical factors. But, the impact of a healthy lifestyle and diet is significant in improving reproductive health in both men and women… Habituating to a mediterranean style diet  will not just improve your fertility scale, it will increase your chances of conception. To know more about lifestyle and dietary habits, let’s divide the topic in fewer parts, as what or what not you require.

a. Nutrients to boost fertility: To maintain a  healthy reproductive health, multiple nutrients are essential, like:

• Folic Acids that are found abundantly in green leafy veggies, beans and citrus fruits, supports egg quality and prevents birth defects.
• Intake of Antioxidants (like Vitamin C, E & Zinc) found in many foods like nuts, berries and vegetables can help protect the damage of egg and sperm from free radicals.
• FIsh, flaxseeds and walnuts rich in OMega-3 fatty acids can improve egg quality and sperm motility.
• Lean meats, eggs and a few fortified cereals rich with Iron and Vitamin B12 can prevent ovulatory issues and support production of RBC.

b. For better fertility, Include foods like:

• Antioxidant rich fruits and vegetables that help protect reproductive cells.
• Whole grains, to provide persistent energy and regulate hormones.
• Healthy fat found in olive oil, avocado, and nuts support hormone production.
• Multiple lean proteins like chicken, fish and plant based proteins can improve overall health.

c. Foods you should avoid while trying to conceive or for better fertility health, includes:

• Alcohol & Caffeine can significantly affect your fertility if consumed in excess.
• Trans fats found in packaged fried foods, can negatively affect ovulation.
• Certain processed foods and bottled sugary drinks can disrupt hormonal imbalance and cause inflammation.

d. Lifestyle factors those affect fertility, may include:

• Smoking and Alcohol Can significantly impact fertility by reducing sperm count, egg quality and increase the risk of miscarriage.
• Obesity or underweight, can both affect or disrupt ovulation and sperm production.
• Stress, one of the biggest enemies of fertility, can affect ovulation and sperm health.

Remember, a balanced mediterranean diet and healthy lifestyle can significantly improve fertility and increase your chances of conceiving. Stay informed, stay aware, maintain a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle to enhance your reproductive health and overall well being.  If fertility issues still persist, contact Dr. Soumya Dash, at (+91) 837 500 8561, 826 085 9778.