Trying to conceive? Diet dos and don’ts for baby-making
Unsure of whether your diet is helping or hindering you when it comes to conception? Melbourne dietician Melanie McGrice says diet has “a significant impact on your fertility.”
Here’s a cheat’s guide to the snacks and foodie habits that can influence conception success. (And remember to chat to your favourite healthcare professional if you are struggling to have a baby.)
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Do: Eat your veggies!
Replace two meat meals with plant based protein meals such as lentils, chickpeas or tofu because research shows it can help optimise fertility rates and contains less saturated fats. Eggs are also another good source of non-meat protein.