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is there any kind of food that you can eat that will prevent you from getting pregnant

2006-06-23 09:05:49 · 9 answers · asked by shakira l 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting Trying to Conceive

9 answers

Here are some foods that are recommended for trying to conceive (the opposite of what you want to do)...so stay away from them!! LOL

Choose meals that include protein sources such as:
-Fish
-Poultry
-Lean meat
-Beans and lentils
-Nut butters (such as peanut, almond, or cashew butter) as well as seeds and nuts
-An abundance of fresh, colorful vegetables and fruit
-A generous portion of whole-grain products
-Low-fat dairy products

Look for folate-rich foods, such as:
-Lentils
-Oatmeal
-Pinto and navy beans
-Asparagus
-Spinach
-Orange juice

***Say No to Artificial Sweeteners

***Skip the Caffeine
If you're looking for pick-me-up, instead try:

-Decaf tea (not herbal, unless cleared by your doctor) or coffee
-Naturally sweetened lemonade or fruit juice mixed with low-sodium sparkling mineral water
-Filtered water steeped with cucumber slices
-Naturally sweetened vegetable juices (such as carrot, tomato, or wheat grass)

***Cut Back on Desserts and Refined Sugars
To please the sweet tooth, try these healthy alternatives:

-Frozen bananas
-Fruit smoothies
-Naturally sweetened, nonfat frozen or regular yogurt
-Low-fat, naturally sweetened sorbet
-Fresh fruit

***Don't Forget Your Vitamins!

Multi-nutrient supplementation is recommended for women who are even considering pregnancy to cover the increased nutrient needs. When shopping for a vitamin, be sure to look for: Folic Acid Vitamins B-6, C, and D Calcium Copper Iron Zinc

When looking for good vitamin, also first be sure to check with your doctor to discuss the right mix of nutrients for you. And remember that more isn't always better. In a study of over 22,000 pregnant women, those who took supplements with more than 10,000 international Units (IU) a day of pre-formed vitamin A (retinol) were almost five times more likely to give birth to a baby with a birth defect than women who consumed 5,000 IU or less. A good vitamin A alternative is beta-carotene, which the body will convert into vitamin only if needed. (These days, many supplements have beta-carotene added to its formula but list it under Vitamin A activity.)

Another important note to make when looking for a good vitamin to take when trying to conception is regarding folic acid. Research strongly suggests that taking folate and multivitamins just before and in the first few weeks of pregnancy may be the most protective measure against the later development of one of the most common types of childhood brain tumors. The recommended intake is 400 micrograms of folic acid a day. Once you are expecting, the Institute of Medicine recommend 600 mcg of folate; however, some doctors are pushing for 800 mcg of folate.

There are some foods to stay away from...it can also come in handy when you actually do want to conceive!!

2006-06-23 09:18:04 · answer #1 · answered by krazy_gal04 6 · 2 0

The only thing that prevents you from getting pregnant 100% is abstinence, and 99% is condoms and a method of birth control.

2006-06-23 16:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by ♥iiM SoO iiN LoV3♥ 1 · 0 0

You may eat the load that will make you pregnant. This will prevent you from getting pregnant.

2006-06-23 16:08:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0 0

Oily

2006-06-23 16:33:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Never eat Papaya's fruit.

2006-06-26 08:44:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

If you eat deadly mushrooms, you'll never get pregnant. Downside is you,ll also be dead.

2006-06-23 16:07:49 · answer #6 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0 0

junk food and fast food

2006-06-23 16:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

there are several herbs that can prevent pregnancy or abort pregnancy

2006-06-23 16:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by tpuahlekcip 6 · 0 0

no food can do that task

2006-06-23 16:08:30 · answer #9 · answered by kev 4 · 0 0

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