For optimum fertility, vegetarians need to:
• Increase their protein intake before conception to ensure the health of eggs and sperm, and assist the fertilisation process and early development of the embryo;
• Have the recommended daily intake of essential amino acids. Look at combining secondary (plant) proteins with two of the following groups—nuts, gluten-free grains, seeds or legumes/pulses;
• Consider eating meat again to get sufficient amounts of all the essential amino acids. If this is too confronting, a full-spectrum amino acid supplement and a truly balanced vegetarian diet with plenty of low GI vegetables and careful food combining is essential;
• Avoid dairy, as well as all gluten and soy (see The Dangers of Soy below);
• Increase daily protein intake by approximately 20% once they have conceived (females only);
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Why Vegetarian Diet is Not Good for Optimum Fertility
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