| We read endless amounts about how our diet | | | | drinking green tea can help you conceive if going |
| affects our overall well-being, but if you are trying to | | | | through IVF. |
| become pregnant, you may be wondering if there is | | | | A diet for IVF success should also include protein |
| a specific diet for IVF success. Most of the elements | | | | from lean organic meats, nuts, eggs and beans. You |
| of a generally healthy diet are also appropriate to aid | | | | should avoid seafood which contains mercury. In |
| conception. | | | | addition, dairy produce is beneficial due to the high |
| As you might well expect, fresh fruits and | | | | levels of calcium it contains. |
| vegetables figure highly. Eating a minimum of 5 | | | | You should try, where possible, to eat foods which |
| different pieces of fruits and vegetables will help you | | | | have not been processed, so choose brown rice and |
| get the antioxidants, vitamins and minerals you need | | | | wholemeal bread over white, avoid processed meats |
| to keep your reproductive system healthy. Try to | | | | such as salamis and sausages and avoid eating too |
| vary the color of what you are eating and bear in | | | | much sugar and hydrogenated fats. |
| mind that the darker fruits and vegetables are | | | | With regard to taking dietary supplements, these can |
| generally richer in vital nutrients. | | | | be beneficial, but should be seen within the context |
| Fluids are important too. Hydration helps keep the | | | | of enhancing a healthy diet for IVF success, rather |
| vital organs healthy so you should drink at least 2 | | | | than as a substitute for eating well. There are many |
| liters of filtered water daily. Avoid caffeinated and | | | | proprietary supplements available and you may wish |
| fizzy drinks. There is some evidence to suggest that | | | | to find out which your own doctor recommends. |