Scientists involved in the area of Nutrigenomics have discovered certain chemical substances found naturally, mostly in plants, that help shape our health. These substances are called ‘Bioactives’.
Other than our genes, our immune systems can be affected by diet, exercise, stress, sleep and our environment. Improving our fertility goes hand in hand with improving our health.
As I’ve said before in my previous blogs, a good healthy diet is so important for both prospective parents when planning on getting pregnant and having a healthy baby.
In order to improve your health and wellbeing, as well as boost your fertility, it’s important to know what foods cause or promote inflammation and what foods prevent inflammation.
At what stage, during pregnancy, is it most important to be eating well? According to Professor Hazel Inskip (Statistical Epidemiologist): “Getting the right start in life is vital, and that means even before conception."
Vitamin B3 has recently made headlines in the fertility arena. This molecule is found in every living cell and is important for DNA repair, cell communication and energy production.
Am I really supposed to “eat for two”? Are my cravings a sign that my baby “needs” me to eat those foods? Should I be “snacking” on lots of carbs between meals to prevent morning sickness?