It wasn't that many years ago that nobody talked about carbohydrate intake. Then we saw the introduction of the no-carb and low-carb diet fad into our society. Now everyone has an opinion on carbs. And most people have some knowledge of how many carbs they take in. This may be particularly true for women who are concerned about keeping to a strict diet.
But did you know that there might be a link between carbohydrate intake (or lack thereof) and problems with infertility?
An article in the Chillicothe Gazette discusses numerous aspects of infertility and diet and speaks specifically about the relationship between carbohydrates and problems with fertility. It offers a diverse amount of information on the topic but essentially says that there are two kinds of carbs - fast-acting carbs like white bread and sugars and slow-acting carbs that are healthy and rich in fiber. Fast carbs may cause problems with fertility. However, you should still be sure to get your slow carbs because a total lack of carbs can also create fertility problems.
It's never particularly good to follow diet fads. That's even more true when you are trying to keep your body healthy for the baby that you want to have. Make sure that you get informed about the nutrition that your body needs and work with a fertility doctor who understands the importance of a healthy diet.
Question of the Day: What other health changes will you make as you work to overcome infertility?
