I just read one of the website that was shared earlier by Domokunn and I thought I just shared it here for those who are thinking what type of nut/seeds to eat during their IVF cycle :
Why nuts and seeds are important to our fertility :
Protein
Proteins are required for building and repair of the body’s tissues. This includes a growing baby in its mothers womb. The amino acids that make up protein are the building blocks of the body’s cells, including those of your baby. Protein is also an excellent source of energy.
Nuts and seeds with the highest content of protein:
- Peanuts (1 oz.) 6.7 g
- Sunflower seeds (1 oz.) 6 g
- Flax Seeds (1 oz.) 6 g
- Almonds (1/4 cup) 6 g
- Sesame seeds (1 oz.) 5 g
- Walnuts (1 oz.) 4 g
Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids
The popular EFA omega-3 supports healthy fertility by helping to regulate hormones, increase cervical mucous production, promote ovulation and improve the quality of the uterus by increasing the blood flow to the reproductive organs. It also helps to regulate inflammatory response, thereby aiding fertility issues such as endometriosis, PCOS, and uterine fibroids. Omega-3 is also important for proper sperm production. In pregnancy, omega-3 EFA can help support proper nervous system and brain development.
The best nuts and seeds for omega 3 are:
- Walnuts – 1/4 cup = 2,270mg
- Flax seeds – 2 Tbs = 3,510mg
- Hemp seeds – 3 Tbs = 3,000mg
- Chia seeds – 1Tbs = 2,300mg
Zinc
Zinc works with more than 300 different enzymes in the body to keep it running smoothly. It is important for fertility because it plays an important role in proper development of ova and sperm, hormonal balance, prevention of chromosomal defects, and prevention of recurrent miscarriage.
The best nuts and seeds for zinc are:
- Pumpkin – 1/4 cup = 2.7mg
- Sesame – 1/4 cup =2.8mg
Vitamin E
This vitamin is essential to fertility. In fact, the chemical name for the most active form of vitamin is alpha-tocopherol comes from the work tokos which means “offspring,” and phero, which means “to bear”. So in order to bear children, you must have adequate levels of vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant which has been shown to be supportive of nerve cells, red blood cells, the liver and the immune system.
The best nuts and seeds for vitamin E are:
- Sunflower Seeds – 1/4 cup = 18.10mg
- Almonds – 1/4 cup = 8.97mg
I am currently taking walnut, chia seeds and almonds - which based on the above contain Protein, Omega 3 & Vitamin E. Looks like I should start eating pumpkin or sesame seeds to improve my zinc!