What to eat when trying to conceive

According to some experts, when you want to get pregnant, there's more to it than just having sex on the right days. What you and your partner eat can have a big impact on how easily and quickly you conceive. The sooner you start eating well, the more likely you are to get pregnant. For both men and women, food and fertility are linked. You need to stick to a balanced diet to boost your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby.

Some researches says that for both the woman and man to determine underlying medical problems like blocked fallopian tubes or a low sperm count, the most important thing would be to get to a healthy body weight. Women who have a body mass index of 20 to 24 [between 117 and 140 pounds for someone 5 feet, 4 inches tall] have the best chance of getting pregnant. Those at either extreme of the weight spectrum, underweight or overweight, are more likely to be infertile. You don't have to loose too much. Numerous studies have shown that they can frequently jump-start ovulation by losing a modest amount, about 5 to 10 percent, of their starting body weight.

What are other fertility diet tips?

1. Avoid trans fats
2. Use more unsaturated vegetable oils and eat fish
3. Eat more plant protein and less animal protein
4. Choose whole grains rather than highly refined carbohydrates
5. Drink a glass of whole milk daily or other full-fat products
6. Take a multivitamin that contains folic acid and other B vitamins.
7. Get plenty of iron
8. Beverages matter, avoid sodas, drink plenty of water
9. Start a daily exercise

I recommend you to read more on these fertility diet tips. A healthy diet is just as important, if not more important, while you are trying to get pregnant as it is once you find out that you are pregnant. The foods you chose to consume directly impact your fertility, this goes for potential mom and potential dad. So as a couple you need to make a conscious effort to watch what you are eating.