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The Doctor's Kitchen Podcast
Snacksize 20: Carbs & Fertility
May 24, 2024
This podcast explores the impact of diet, specifically the quality of carbohydrates, on fertility rates. It discusses how changing the quality of carbohydrates in your diet can positively affect fertility. Topics include healthy sperm and egg production, processed foods, and the influence of stress on food choices and fertility support.
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- Diet plays a vital role in fertility for both men and women, with refined to whole grain carbohydrates positively impacting insulin sensitivity and ovulation.
- Whole grain carbohydrates support the body with nutrients and prebiotics, enhancing glucose metabolism and increasing fertility probability.
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Impact of Diet on Fertility
About 10 to 25% of couples experience difficulty conceiving, with diet playing a crucial role in fertility for both men and women. Stress can lead to unhealthy food choices, affecting sperm and egg production. Changing from refined to whole grain carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity, potentially aiding ovulation in women with PCOS. Quality diet changes over three months can lay the foundation for improved fertility.
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