I thought i would have a look at some websites about what we should and shouldn't eat when trying to conceive.

Here is a link to a couple of websites :)

http://www.babycenter.com/0_trying-to-conceive-five-changes-to-make-to-your-diet-now_3558.bc

http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/family/142797/Eat-to-get-pregnant

That;s great, going to have a read now, thanks

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the good to know one is quite good i printed off a few pages from that one for reference and have been trying to make an effort to eat the right things.xx

Angel, check out my TTC food diary if you want to join that you are welcome. We are all spurring each other on!!!

i wouldnt worry to much about what you shouldnt be eating chick,you dont have to totally lose your life whislt ttc........ive been trying 17 months so just kinda talking in experiance xx

I know what you mean Grudie - i wouldn't give up my fave foods but i would like to eat a bit healthier and think this kinda spurs me on!!!xx

yeah i no what you mean chick def just saying if you want it have it and eat lots of sweet potato and eat brazil nuts lol xxxx

good luck xx

Why sweet potatoes and brazil nuts? I lurve sweet potatoes lol xx

hi hun, thanks i posted on the other thread.xx

are they not on the list??? sweet potatoes are great for ttc cant remeber why off the top of my head,i have a thread a while back about foods that are good for you

also get you OH to eat brazils if you can xxx

il look it up the now and bump it up chick xx

Thanks xx

HI Tink

Those were very interesting articles - must admit though, although I have switched to brown bread I HATE wholewheat pasta, so have ignored that one!

Brazil nuts are full of zinc and selenium which is good for the health of the little swimmers. According to Zita West sweet potato contains amino acids that help prepare the uterus to receive an embryo.

A good balanced book to have a look at is Zita West's Plan to Get Pregnant. It looks at food, lifestyle factors and what she calls "the mind body link". She is very balanced and doesn't advocate fad diets; just sensible, balanced eating. Another good one for sensible eating plans is Annabel Karmel (she of baby food fame). I like her books cos I have no cooking imagination, so it's all very well and good knowing that I should eat x amount of protein and y amounts of carbs, but I can never think of how to do it!

Good luck on the healthy eating front - but don't deny yourself too much - it's important to feel happy too when ttc!

Oh thanks for that moonandstars. I will look into them. I have bought the Paul McKenna book/CD to try and train myself into not eating just for the sake of it. I am hoping it will work!!! xx