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With Balanced Diet Against Infertility

Balanced and complete diet is a key to many health problems. For example, in some cases it is enough to improve nutrition in order to solve infertility problems. Let us see what should be eaten in cases of infertility:

1.Folic Acid. Folic acid (folacin or vitamin B)  stimulates the secretion of estrogen, production of female gametes and ovulation. Folic acid together with vitamin B12 participates in synthesising nucleic acid (DNA) and some amino acids. Moreover, with vitamins B6 and B12 improves the function of sexual glands in women and men.
It can be found in: brewer’s yeast, soy, wheat germ, whole grains, legumes, asparagus, broccoli, potatoes, green leafy vegetables, chicken liver, egg yolk, bananas.

 2.Vitamin A. Vitamin A boosts immunity, protects against infection and finally it is a powerful antioxidant. It is important for the reproductive system in men ( it is necessary for sperm production). People who consume too much alcoholic suffer from infertility because alcohol bothered converting provitamin A in its active form in the testes. The best sources: unrefined fish oils, cold pressed vegetable oil, yellow and red fruits, yellow, red and green vegetables, green leafy vegetables, legumes, egg yolk, milk and dairy products.

3.Vitamin C.

Spinach

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is a plant from the family of Amaranthaceae. A research has shown that it probably comes from the Middle East,  from where came through the Arabs to Spain. It was known as the Persian grass  in the VIII.-IX. century. In can be harvested in the  late winter or early spring, therefore it is one of the earliest of fresh vegetables. Experts say that this easily digestible food, low in energy values should be eaten at least once a week. However, it must be prepared in a certain way, and in some cases to limit or avoid its consumption.

Vitamins
Spinach has high nutritional value, with large amounts of easily digestible protein. It is a rich source of folic acid, and other B vitamins, which play an important role in carbohydrate metabolism and the nervous system. Spinach is very rich in vitamin C which boosts immunity and helps iron absorption, as well as beta-carotene (provitamin A), which maintains healthy skin and mucous membranes. Almost twice the amount of daily recommended intake of vitamin K which is important for bone health can be found in only one cup of fresh spinach. Moreover, if it is cooked cooked – this amount is six times larger!

Important minerals
Spinach contains a high level of potassium, which stimulates the secretion of water from the body and therefore help the easier work of kidneys and heart. Cup of cooked spinach contains about 40 percent of the recommended daily dose of magnesium, which helps prevent heart and blood vessels. Rich in calcium that is important for growing healthy bones and teeth, and iron – in a cup of cooked spinach there is about 30 percent of the recommended daily allowance. In smaller quantities are represented phosphorus, manganese, copper, zinc and iodine.