Here is a list of super foods to boost fertility:
1. Black Sesame
Black sesame is said to enhance liver function. Study suggest that liver plays
an important role in fertility. Add them to your salad or grind them into
powder and make delicious beverage!
Where to get it?
NTUC. Look for "ORIGINS HEALTHFOOD Black Sesame"
2. Royal Jelly
This super food contains high levels of Vitamin D and E, iron and calcium.
It is believed to boost fertility and improve eggs quality. However, if your are
allergy to honey or bee stings, you should avoid taking Royal Jelly. Side effects
can include minor to severe skin irritations and difficulty in breathing.
Where to get it?
OG, John Little
3. Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
Red Raspberry Leaf tea tones uterus which is important for the implantation of the lil bean. It increases blood flow to all you reproductive organs too. Besides that, this tea improves contractions and decreases constipation.
Note that in extremely high doses, raspberry leaf may cause muscles in the uterus to contract or relax, therefore a miscarriage could occur. It is important to only take what is recommended.
Raspberry Leaf tea is not recommended for women who have endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus. Men who have prostate cancer should also avoid using it.
Where to get it?
Four Seasons Organic Market & Café #03-46/47, City Square Mall
4. Honey + Cinnamon
Combination of honey and cinnamon make wonders. Not only does this combination helps in fertility, it is also believed to lower cholesterol and reduce weight too!
For more information, check out the following link!
http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/honey-and-cinnamon.html
http://www.oasisadvancedwellness.com/learning/facts-honey-cinnamon.html
5. Water!
Water is essential in helping the sperms to travel within woman's reproductive track. Drink approximately 8 to 10 glasses a day.
6. Lemon juice
Add some lemon juice to a cup of hot water each morning. It's said to help increase chance for pregnancies.
7. Carrot
Not only does carrot helps in improving eye sight, carrot is also a fertility food. Carrot contains beta-carotene which helps regulate menstrual cycle and thus improving chance for conception.
8. Sweet potatoes
Same benefits as Carrot!
Disclaimer: Eat at your own risk. If in doubt, do check with your healthcare practitioner before consuming.
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