Did you know preconception care for women (and men) should begin at least 6 months before you want to get pregnant?
One of the most important things you can do for preconception care is to optimize your nutrition.
Studies show that proper nutrition can help boost fertility and aid in a healthy pregnancy. What you eat (or don’t eat) directly influences everything within your body – menstrual cycle, ovulation, egg quality, gut and vaginal microbiome (and sperm quality, men) – which all greatly impact your fertility, pregnancy, and baby’s health.
Some of the most common nutrient deficiencies seen in women of childbearing years include:
- Vitamin B6
- Folate
- Iron
- Omega-3s
- Zinc
- Magnesium
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
Top 10 Fertility Foods
Here are some foods that include these nutrients to optimize your nutrition for fertility:
- Avocado
- Pumpkin seeds
- Leafy greens
- Olive oil
- Walnuts
- Wild salmon
- Pasture-raised eggs
- Chickpeas
- Kimchi/sauerkraut
- Sweet potatoes
For delicious fertility boosting meals, check out my sweet-potato baked egg recipe and my rutabaga crust quiche with kale recipe!
