- Maintain a healthy weight. Being significantly underweight can affect ovulation in women and sperm production in men — the same goes for being overweight or obese.
- Go easy on the champers, as too much alcohol can decrease your ability to conceive.
- Cut back on caffeine. Research has shown that drinking more than one strong cup of coffee or caffeine-rich drink in a day may have a negative effect on fertility in women and men, especially if combined with smoking and alcohol.
- Don't go overboard on the soy. It's early days but some studies seem to indicate that consuming large quantities of soy products may lower fertility.
- Ditch highly processed, fatty foods in favour of a diet rich in healthy, wholefoods such as fruit and vegetables, lean meat, fish and nuts to ensure you get the wide variety of vitamins and nutrients that are essential for staying in top shape.
- When it comes to dairy, opt for the low-fat products. "It's important to maintain top calcium levels for your bones and the impending little one," says Kate Di Prima.
- Finally, don't restrict yourself too much. Making babies is meant to be fun, after all!
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