Increasing Your Chances For Conception With A "Getting Pregnant Diet"

If there was a getting pregnant diet that consisted of the foods you could eat that would guarantee pregnancy, most women would definitely go for it the minute they heard of it. And while there isn't such a guaranteed diet, many women are ignoring the fact that a real "getting pregnant" diet does exist - in the form of eating right and keeping yourself health. Yet, just a few changes in your diet can mean all the difference between difficulty conceiving and a healthy pregnancy. So how does this getting pregnant diet work?

Studies have shown that a healthy diet is directly linked to a lower risk of ovulatory infertility and better overall reproductive health. Eating well also prepares the body for impending conception, drastically lowering the chances of complications during pregnancy. Men have also shown major improves in their testicular health and sperm count with an adjustment in their eating habits.

So what exactly does this diet entail? Surprisingly, it's nothing beyond what you already know you should be eating. But when conception is at the forethought of your mind, switching to a healthier diet should be right behind it. To start, stick to the 8-8 rule for water: 8 glasses a day, 8 ounces a glass. That means you should be totaling 64 ounces of water per day - and it never hurts to drink more. Of course, the 8-8 rule doesn't apply strictly to water; contrary to popular belief, juice, soda, and any other liquid you consume counts towards your daily limit. But, with all of the great benefits water has to offer, including a decrease in appetite and overeating, better skin, and better digestive health, it's not a bad idea to keep water the majority of your overall intake.

Cutting out junk foods is usually impossible for the majority of is, but cutting down isn't that hard. Don't forbid yourself the guilty pleasure of a piece of candy or some chocolate ice cream, but indulge in a piece of fruit or some crunchy vegetables before you dive into the sweet stuff. You'll not only get something healthy in your system first, you'll have less room to pig out on the bad snacks.

Protein and whole grain carbs are also a big part of the getting pregnant diet. Energy comes from carbohydrates, but most of us consume too many bad carbs throughout the day. Whole grains can cut down on the bad carbs we take in. Protein is always an important staple of any diet, and can not only help with regulation, but help you feel full, longer, which decreases your desire to snack on empty calories.

And last but not least in the getting pregnant diet is the prenatal vitamin. Sure, prenatal vitamins are for pregnant women and the growing baby, but there's no harm in taking them when you aren't pregnant. And when you're trying to conceive, prenatal vitamins can replace your regular multi-vitamin to not only prepare your body for the impending conception, but also decrease your infertility rate by as much as 40%!

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