Infertility

Individuals experiencing infertility issues should adhere to a diet specifically designed to enhance the production of healthy reproductive fluids. Nutrient-dense foods play a crucial role in the production and regulation of hormones. The dietary regimen should promote fetal development, as well as the health of sperm and eggs, and support blood purification, among other factors. Both men and women are encouraged to maintain a healthy body weight and follow a balanced dietary pattern to foster optimal fertility.

Conversely, an unhealthy diet coupled with a sedentary lifestyle—characterized by smoking, excessive caffeine and alcohol intake, stress, chronic exposure to environmental toxins, and poor nutritional choices—can adversely affect fertility and complicate conception for women. Therefore, a well-balanced diet is essential for establishing a robust reproductive system.

DIET CHART FOR INFERTILITY

EARLY-MORNING

One glass of water + 1 tsp Fenugreek seeds

BREAKFAST

Broken wheat porridge (Dalia) / Semolina (veg upma) / Vermicelli (Sewian) / poha (Rice flakes) / Besan pancake (gram flour) / Oats / Idli / Semolina pancake / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal / Milk / Yogurt + egg’s white part only

MID-MORNING

Fruits / Smoothies / Lemon water / Coconut water / Sprouts

LUNCH

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg / Dal / Curd / Steamed Salad

EVENING

Milk / Roasted Chana / Sprouts / Herbal Tea / Green tea / Smoothie / Soups (Home-made)

DINNER

Plain chapatti / Boiled Rice / Veg + Dal / Steamed salad

DIET INSTRUCTIONS

ALLOWED TO TAKE	AVOID
CEREALS	CEREALS
Whole wheat flour, Oatmeal, Whole brown bread, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Brown rice, Quinoa, Rice flakes, Puffed rice Note – Chapatti Ratio -Wheat flour (50%), Black chana (25%), Soybean (25%)	Sweet biscuit, Cream filled biscuit, Cream crackers, Cheese biscuits, Noodles, Pasta, Macaroni, White refined flour, White rice
FRUITS	FRUITS
Banana, Avocado, Apple, Pomegranate, Blueberries, Strawberries, Cranberries, and Blackberries, Goji berries, Oranges, Kiwi, Watermelon, Papaya, Dates, Figs, Apricot, Pineapple, Pears, Plum, Olives, Grapefruit.	All canned and packaged fruits.
VEGETABLES	VEGETABLES
Dark green leafy especially Spinach and Kale,Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Garlic, Cabbage, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Round gourd, Bitter gourd, Cauliflower,Bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, Yam, Red pepper, Tomato, Green peas, Potatoes, and Parsley.	Dried beans and over cooked or baked vegetables
PULSES	PULSES
All Pulses and Lentils	Dried and frozen pulses
Dairy Products	Dairy Products
Skimmed milk, Curd, Yogurt, Cheese	Whole milk and cream, Cream cheese, Condensed milk
OILS	OILS
Olive oil, Cow ghee	Trans fat foods, Butter, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Sunflower oil
SPICES	SPICES
Fennel, Turmeric, Cumin, Thyme, Black pepper, Coriander, Salt, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Fenugreek seeds	Red chilies
Drinks	Drinks
Coconut water, Buttermilk, Clear soups, Sugarcane juice, Homemade soups, Smoothie, Herbal tea, Lemon juice, Beetroot juice, Herbal tea, Aloe Vera juice, Gooseberry juice, Pomegranate juice, Orange juice	Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, Canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Hot chocolate drinks, Coffee, Tea
DRY FRUITS & SEEDS	DRY FRUITS & SEEDS
Flax seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Chia seeds, Sesame seeds, Ginseng, Walnuts, Almonds	Cashew nuts, Pistachio
FLESH FOODS	FLESH FOODS
Eggs, Oysters, Roasted or Grilled lean meat, Tuna, Sardines, Salmon, and Mackerel, Chicken	Processed meats (including Bacon, Red meat, Dark meat, Turkey, Ham, Sausage, Beef jerky, Canned meat and Meat sauces) Shrimp, Pork, Deli meat, King mackerel, Marlin, Shark, Sword fish, Tile fish and Big eye tuna
OTHERS	OTHERS
Homemade only	All bakery products or processed, Pastry, Puddings, Cakes, Biscuits, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Leftover food, White sugar, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, All Spicy foods, Junk foods, Too much salty food, Charcoal-broiled or barbecued forms of cooking.

LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS

Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended
Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
Skipping meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast.
Water intake should be limited 8-10 glasses per day
Flax seed- 1 tsp / day
Soaked Almond- 5 / day
Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, cumin and coriander in 3 cups of water until it’s reduced to 1 cup.

Things in this diet chart may vary patient to patient due to the Associated Health issues, so better to consult Ayurveda Experts for better results.