The Secret Foods That Help Promote Fertility and Boost Your Chances of Getting Pregnant

It is becoming well known now that foods can help and even heal certain conditions and that is definitely true for fertility. With the rise in awareness about the effect food has on our hormone levels is it any wonder that in today's nutrient deficient menu now has thousands of women unable to fall pregnant. So if that's true, how can you fix it?

Well the first thing to remember is that old saying 'you are what you eat'. That means you need to eat foods that nourish the hormone system and increase fertility.

Many specialists are recommending that you eat and act like you are already pregnant. And that includes no alcohol, no smoking and drinking lots of water. Try and pretend that you are at a luxury health spa and eat as healthy as you would there if you were on a body cleanse program.

So that's fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, fish and whole grains. While that makes sense, there are also some foods your probably haven't thought about that can help promote fertility. They are:

Goji Berry

Many women also swear by taking extra nutrient rich foods such as the goji berry which contains high levels of antioxidants, essential amino acids and vitamins A and C. Many practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine also recommend the goji berry.

Floradix

Other nutrients that many women are lacking are enough iron in the diet. There have been studies that suggest that low iron is linked with infertility. So eating foods high in iron such as beans or taking an iron supplement like Floradix can help improve your iron levels and therefore increase the odds of conceiving.

Grapeseed Oil

Women trying to get pregnant should cook with oil that has essential fatty acids as these are well known to balance hormonal levels. Grapeseed oil is a good oil to choose and it tastes delicious as well.

Wheatgrass

Folic acid is important for preventing birth defects like spina bifida and it also can help you produce healthy eggs. One of the most nutrient dense ways of getting your folic acid requirements is by taking a wheatgrass shot.

Maca Root

And finally another important ingredient for conception is maca root which has very high levels of zinc. While maca root can be hard to find (it's grown in the Peruvian mountains but you can probably find supplements in your local health food store) it can be worth it, as studies are suggesting it's a potent fertility booster.

So there you go, some of the secret fertility foods that you may not have thought of.