There are a number of fertility-enriching foods you should add to the menu during each of your cycle phases. But before I jump into the phases and foods, I want to share a few tips to optimally support your fertile body regardless of phase:
Now, let’s move on to a few good cycle foods.
The first day of bleeding is day 1 of your new cycle and indicates that your menstrual phase has begun. If your egg was not fertilized during the previous month’s cycle, then the lining of your uterus sheds itself and bleeds. During this menstrual phase, it is important to support your body by eating foods that replenish your blood, so foods such as liver and beef are good to eat during this time. Also, dark, green, leafy vegetables such as collard, turnip or mustard greens, broccoli, kale are all perfect as well.
Kidney beans and various types of seeds, such as pumpkin and chia, should be integral parts of your diet during this phase.
During the follicular phase, your body is rebuilding and preparing itself to ovulate. Your egg follicle is readying to mature and thus, eating foods that will support this process is especially important. More than any other phase, I eat tons of eggs during this time.
Again, seeds are good, so add in flax or hemp seeds if you filled up on plenty of chia or pumpkin seeds during the menstrual phase. A good rule of thumb is to have a serving size or two of seeds per day.
Protein and vitamin E are especially important during this phase to help your body nourish the maturing egg follicle, so you’ll want to load up on foods that give you plenty of both.
By adding in a few staple foods during each phase, not only will you enjoy a nutrient-dense diet, but you will also optimize your fertility.
Stay tuned for next month’s post where I will talk about the ovulation and luteal phases and how to best support your fertile body during these phases.
All my best to you !
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