Fertile Women's Health: Noelia Arruda | Key fruits for fertility

We can consider that all healthy food is what comes from nature and is available in the markets.

When we talk about healthy eating, we talk about vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, fish, legumes, mushrooms, etc. Therefore, it is consistent with the statement that these foods obtained in nature can be consumed by humans according to a healthy, balanced and varied diet!

Green fruits are rich in calcium, which is very important for follicle maturation, and antioxidant vitamins such as vitamin A, C, and E, which protect the body’s tissues and cells and prevent premature aging of the ovaries.

Yellow fruits are rich in beta-carotene (a type of vitamin A), which boosts the body's defenses and increases ferritin, which is important for fertility.

Citrus fruits, typically yellow and orange, are a great source of vitamin C, which is essential for improving the utilization of iron from other foods and promoting cell growth in the uterine lining and follicles.

Red fruits are super antioxidants, contain polyphenols and have a natural pigment called lycopene, which gives them their red color and is especially important in the anti-aging function of the ovaries and stimulating blood circulation.

Purple fruits are very rich in antioxidants and are a good source of some minerals such as magnesium and iron. It contains chemical compounds capable of preventing the formation of blood clots, which is important during menstruation in women. White fruits are rich in antioxidants, potassium and calcium, which is important in the maturation of eggs, the proper functioning of the nervous system and the prevention of urinary tract infections.

It should be noted that all fruits are healthy and it is necessary to remove the ambiguity that there are fruits that cause obesity or that there are prohibited fruits. It is important to understand that fruit, like any food, has a caloric value, but the benefit of fruit and its power on fertility is exceptional.

Every day, for fertility, I recommend consuming 10 grams of dark chocolate which contains 60 calories. Compared to fruit, 100 grams of strawberries contain 30 calories. 100 grams of watermelon contains 23 calories. 100 grams of figs contain 78 calories. 100 grams of cherries contain 30 calories. 100 grams of plums contain 36 calories. Therefore, each fruit has its own contribution to fertility

I conclude with the following reflection: Food for every day.

And your health? Live well…eat better!

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