Out of many natural ways to increase fertility in this article we’ll focus on one dominant factor – sodas!

These non alcoholic bubbly thirst quenchers come in many colors, flavors and sizes. And are the drink of choice for many.

Kids love them for their colors, names and variety of tastes. Once the kids grow up they’ll keep going back to their childhood drink of choice in adulthood. This is why today most people consume more sodas then water.

What’s the problem with sodas?

If you can’t get pregnant on a regular meat based diet this article is for you.

The cat’s out of the bag! After decades of meat and dairy propaganda, vegetables and fruit have been given the praise they deserve. Full of antioxidants, phytonutrients, fibre, water, minerals and vitamins how could they not? But can you get pregnant on a vegan diet?

You may have heard that vegetarians and vegans have lower rates of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and obesity. But what about infertility? According to a recent Harvard study eating more fruit and vegetables in place of meat increases fertility! Susan Levin, director of nutrition education at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says “It’s no surprise to me that you’re going to find it (vegan diet) leads to less infertility”.

This substance in its refined form has only been present in the human diet for less than 300 years yet the average American now consumes 160 pounds of it each year! It is an anti-nutrient because it leaches nutrients needed for its digestion, from your system, damaging health and fertility in the process. What is this fertility anti-nutrient?  It’s refined white sugar and even in small quantities it can put your body into hormonal and biochemical chaos for several hours.

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one food which could beat infertility and speed up your time to pregnancy? A food that was rich in key minerals and nutrients required for: hormonal balance, regular ovulation, plump healthy eggs and strong healthy sperm…

Yes, in our busy lives on the go, with little or no time to prepare a variety of healthy foods (not to mention sourcing organic food that’s not depleted in nutrients) it would be absolutely fantastic if you could have just one thing you could eat or drink daily to boost your fertility and increase your chances of falling pregnant each month.

Natural fertility boosters can offer you a helping hand if you’re planning a baby or are trying to conceive.

Have you ever consider the importance of what to eat when trying to get pregnant?

I’m often asked what to eat when pregnant but do you realize that what you eat in the months leading up to pregnancy (when trying to get pregnant) is just as important if not more important than what to eat once you’re pregnant?

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), human infertility and sterility are on the rise.

Why is this happening?

If you’re interested in the environment and been following the news on the rapid decline of wildlife and plant species, then you’ll probably understand what’s starting to happen to human fertility.

Literally thousands of different food additives are used in processed food all over the world. We often assume they’re safe for our health and fertility as they are tested and approved for use. The trouble with the testing and approval processes for conditions like Infertility is that it’s difficult to test for the impact of substances on chronic conditions (infertility is generally a chronic condition). The testing and approval process can’t easily reveal long term effects. Later when evidence emerges of a substance’s dangerous health effects the law often protects companies more than individuals. Rich corporations are often able to use their influence to continue profitable activities long after it becomes clear that there are serious risks to human health. Cigarettes are the most obvious example but there are many, many others. There are many ethical companies, but the profit motive is strong and there are still some, very powerful corporations which will put the bottom line before your health and the health of the Planet. This is why we need to take control of our own health, not assume the government will protect us and question what we are consuming.

Infertility affects more couples than ever. 1 out of 6 couples today experience difficulty falling pregnant. What was once seen as a woman’s problem is now known to affect men equally. But what are the causes of infertility and what can be done to address them naturally?

But isn’t there IVF to fall back on?

When we take a closer look at IVF it is far less safe and less effective than we are often led to believe. As well as being invasive and prohibitively expensive for many, IVF treatments carry a substantial health risk to both the mother and baby.

Is there a link between alcohol and fertility? Alcohol is not such a harmless drug as we are sometimes lead to believe. Just because it’s socially acceptable (or even expected) it does not mean you should abuse it. As with any habit forming substance the line between a social drink and abuse can be blurred depending on your general health, gender and physical, mental and emotional characteristics. A few after-work drinks with colleagues, a couple of drinks at dinner and a regular outing with your best friends on the weekend can soon lead to a drink too many for optimal health and fertility. If you cant get pregnant after trying for six months or more I advise you to avoid alcohol entirely. Here’s why.

This article discusses the link between coffee and fertility. This is because coffee is one of the most common sources of caffeine in our diet and there is a link between caffeine and fertility. We’ll look at that link and what you can do to reduce or eliminate coffee from your diet for the sake of your fertility.

What is Caffeine

Caffeine is known as trimethylxanthine, coffeine, theine, mateine, guaranine, methyltheobromine and 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine. It is a xanthine alkaloid found naturally in coffee beans, tea, kola nuts, Yerba mate, guarana berries, and in cacao beans. For the plant, caffeine acts as a natural pesticide since it paralyzes and kills some of the insects that try to feed on the plant.

Caffeine’s main actions on the body

Zinc and fertility, go together like bees and honey. Zinc is the most important mineral and antioxidant in pregnancy and preconception. It is required for foetal growth and development of muscles and bones. It reduces the risk of stretch marks, perineal tears, cracked nipples and it is necessary for immune function and brain formation.

82% of pregnant women world wide are deficient in zinc

A study found that 82% of pregnant women world wide are deficient in zinc. Low zinc levels in pregnancy have been linked to labour complications, low birth weight and premature delivery.

Zinc and Fertility in men

Have you ever stopped and wondered if milk and infertility are linked? There is something fundamentally odd about humans consuming dairy. Just think about it. We are the only species on the Planet that drink another mammals breast milk!

Breast milk, be it human or cow’s is designed for the young one of that species for a limited period of time, before they can eat sold food, period.

In this article we will examine why this beloved, popular food can be so detrimental to your fertility.

There are many natural ways to increase fertility. In this article we’ll look at one crucial ingredient to optimal fertility – essential fatty acids. Imagine building a house without some of the essential materials. Well it simply wouldn’t work, it would be leaky, drafty, insufficiently insulated, and would probably collapse during the first storm.

Our cells are no different to a house. They all have a blueprint (DNA) and are meant to be constructed according to the plan. However when the body makes a request for a particular nutrient to complete the cell construction, it gets a message that the reserves are empty or being held only for the key organs, needed to keep you alive.

People often ask me what are the foods to increase fertility. To understand how what you eat and fertility are related let’s look at the role nutrition plays in growing a new human being. In the first trimester of the pregnancy the growing embryo increases 20 million times. In the first 8 weeks of pregnancy your baby’s organs, hands, fingers, legs, feet, head, eyes, nose, ears etc..have been constructed. To ensure that during this phase all the foundations are laid down properly, you want to make sure that there are plenty of building blocks in the form of nutrients and no toxins and nasty bacteria and moulds which could infect the embryo and cause severe damage and could potentially result in malformations or a miscarriage.

It amazes me how many people still consume food loaded with Trans fats, drink coffee and alcohol on a daily or weekly basis! This is going to impact your fertility and get you into trouble quickly.

Did you know that Trans fats hidden in foods such as; doughnuts, chocolate, chips, pies, take aways and thousands of other foods can increase risk of fertility problems by 70%? Scientists from Harvard University School of Public Health recommend to woman wanting to get pregnant to AVOID all Trans fats.

Another favorite past time – COFFEE!