Fertility and What You Eat

According to a recent study, when the diets of women trying to get pregnant was compared to their fertility rates, it became clear that the foods eaten made a major impact. The risk of infertility doubled from 8% to 16% in those who reported consuming four or more servings of fast food every week, which included items like pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and chips. These findings are in line with those of other research that has shown how profoundly our dietary choices can affect our fertility. A 2012 study at the Harvard School of Public Health found that when men eat fatty, unhealthy food,  their sperm lose the ability to move vigorously enough to make the journey all the way up the ovarian tube.  So you are truly what you eat.  This summer, while enjoying some treats, choose wisely!  Make sure to fix healthy meals with grass fed meats, organic ingredients, and supplement for needed nutrients.