Flavourful Recipe of Central India to Boost Fertility

Apart from providing the basic essential nutrients, few foods have special qualities, hence making them superfoods. Various food groups that are rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, fibres, high biological protein, multivitamins and other micronutrients are said to have a greater impact on improving overall health along with boosting fertility for both men and women.

‍Foods to avoid/restrict :

Foods rich in trans-fats and saturated fats.
Foods rich in sugar content.
Refined foods like Maida, cornstarch, sugar, white rice, etc.
Excessive intake of caffeine and alcohol leads to dehydration affecting the cervical fluid levels.
Packed and processed foods.

The positive news is that there are natural ways to increase fertility - lifestyle modification and good food choices.

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Book an appointment with Abhilasha V for Nutrition advices and Diet plans.

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‍Superfoods to boost fertility in men and women which are grown in Central India

Nutrient	Foods Sources	Benefits
Omega-3 fatty acids (for women)	Flax Seeds Walnuts Certain fish	Balance hormones and increase cervical mucus.
Beta-carotene (for men and women)	Pumpkin Sweet Potato Carrots Watermelon	It is an antioxidant and a precursor to Vit A both boosting fertility in men and women.
Zinc (for men and women)	Sesame Seeds Green Peas Pumpkin seeds Chestnut [Singhada]	Helps in sperm health and motility. Helps in the maturation of eggs and also regulates hormones during the menstrual cycle.
Vitamin B (for men and women)	Spinach Drumstick leaves Chestnut Makhana	Improve sperm quality and production. Help to boost the endometrium lining in egg fertilization, thereby decreasing the chance of miscarriage.
Folic acid (for women)	Chestnut Guava	Folic acid assists in the development of the baby's neural tube.
Allicin selenium (for men)	Garlic	Improves blood circulation in the reproductive organs and protects sperm from being damaged. It also helps in motility.

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Book an appointment with Ms. Shivani Bavalekar for Nutrition advices and Diet plans.

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Below is a healthy traditional recipe to boost fertility :

‍Pink Protein Smoothie

Benefits - This recipe is rich in antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, protein, omega-3 fatty acid and zinc. It will also help to improve the quality of semen/sperm and help women deal with infertility. It may also help in weight loss if built into the whole day’s calorie well.

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Also Read : Eating fast food leads to infertility in women and hurts pregnancy

‍Book an appointment with Ms. Divya R for Nutrition advices and Diet plans.

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‍Ingredients :

1 Ripened Guava (Seeds removed)
1 cup Roasted Makhana
5 Strawberries
200 ml Milk
2 tbsp Flaxseed

‍Method -

Blend all the ingredients until smooth in a blender
Transfer into a juice glass and enjoy.
Add crushed ice or water (if required).

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Book an appointment with Ms. Susmita for Nutrition advices and Diet plans.

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With so much diversity in culture and tradition, India still stands secure together as food brings them together. Along with the great taste, Indian food always proves to be highly nutritious. India’s unique ingredients like spices, dry fruits, millets, cereals, dal, etc. make any cuisine complete. As it is always important to give preference to locally available foods, Central India’s recipes prove to be sumptuous and packed with a variety of nutrients.

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Book an appointment with Ms. Pooja Kedia for Nutrition advices and Diet plans.

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Written by :

Shivani Bavalekar, Vashi

Divya R, Kanakapura Road

Susmita, Bellandur

Pooja Kedia, Whitefield

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