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Health See other Health Articles Title: Mediterranean-style diet may prevent women’s infertility PressTV Women who follow Mediterranean-style diet rich in vegetables, fruits and lean proteins may improve their chance of conceiving a baby, new research pinpointed. "Establishing a healthy eating pattern and weight is a good first step for women who are looking to conceive," said the research lead Brooke Schantz at Loyola University Health System (LUHS). "Not only will a healthy diet and lifestyle potentially help with fertility, but it also may influence fetal well-being and reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy," Schantz also noted. According to the National Infertility Association, thirty percent of infertility is due to two extremes, overweight or underweight. Dietitians believe that both abnormalities in weight cause shifts in hormones, which can affect ovulation. They say while reducing weight by even 5 percent can enhance fertility, Mediterranean diet are recommended which are rich with monounsaturated fats, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The diet is also recommended to men, as nearly 40 percent of infertility issues are attributed to men, particularly overweight and obese men. According to an earlier study conducted by researchers from Harvard University in the US and the University of Murciain in Spain, men should avoid junk food and follow a Mediterranean diet because it helps their fertility by boosting sperm quality. An increasing number of studies have suggested Mediterranean diet as a healthy option for lowering bad cholesterol levels and boosting the good one as well as preventing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, heart attack and stroke. Mediterranean dietary style has also been associated with better cognitive function, lower rates of mind decline. Adopting the highly recommended diet also long believed to protect individuals against cancer and depression. “High content of olive oil in such diet, however, is believed to enhance the amount of serotonin, the main brain transmitter, targeted by the majority of anti-depression drugs, lowering the risk of the condition.” FGP/ Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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