As a woman, you have a lot of power when it comes to your body and your hormones. Even if your lifestyle choices seem small and insignificant, they can influence you and your body in a big way. If you’re trying to get pregnant, you can take an active role in encouraging conception by eating these specific foods. Scroll down to learn more about how eating vitamin E-rich foods, like sweet potatoes and avocados, can boost fertility by providing key nutrients to a developing follicle
Josie Bouchier is a licensed acupuncturist and holistic expert for women’s health, and she knows a thing or two about supporting the female body naturally and gently. She recommends eating different foods throughout your cycle to help your body transition from one phase to the next.
Today, we’re going to look at the best foods to eat in the pre-ovulation week, as well as the ovulation week to give your body a boost of nutritional help when it comes to getting pregnant.
During your pre-ovulation week, Bouchier recommends eating vitamin E-rich foods. These are believed to bring key nutrients to the developing follicle.
Top foods include:
- Nuts, like Brazil and cashew
- Seeds, including pumpkin seeds
- Whole grains, like barley, oat, rye and what
- Sweet potatoes
- Cold-pressed oils
- Leafy greens, like spinach, chard, chicory and dandelion
- Avocados
During the actual week of ovulation, focus on including more vitamin B-rich foods into your meals. This can help your egg release and implant along the uterus wall.
Vitamin B foods include:
- Leafy greens, like those listed above
- Whole grains, like amaranth, corn and quinoa
- Eggs
- Seafood, such as salmon, shrimp and tuna
Not only will you enjoy a delicious and wide-variety of foods in the days leading up to ovulation, but you’ll also be supporting your intention to conceive.
