When you’re trying to conceive, every choice can feel like it carries extra weight—including what’s on your plate. While there’s no single “fertility diet” that guarantees pregnancy, research shows that nutrition plays a meaningful role in reproductive health. The right foods can help regulate hormones, support healthy eggs and sperm, and even influence the long-term health of your future child.

That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive Fertility Nutrition Guide: to cut through the noise and give you clear, evidence-based answers. From the science of how nutrition impacts ovulation, to the role of key fertility-boosting nutrients, to everyday superfoods you can add to your plate. Plus guidance on the supplements that can fill important nutritional gaps. This series will help you feel informed and empowered on your journey to parenthood.

What you’ll find here:

Each part of this series focuses on a different piece of the fertility-nutrition puzzle. Explore them all, or dive into the one that feels most relevant to you:

• Part 1: Why Nutrition Matters for Fertility
  Learn how food influences ovulation, egg quality, and your reproductive system at the cellular level. This part breaks down the science in a way that’s easy to understand.
• Part 2: Common Fertility Nutrition Myths — Fact vs. Fiction
  Is dairy bad for fertility? Does eating more protein help? And what’s so special about the Mediterranean diet? We sort through the most common myths to see what research really says.
• Part 3: Fertility-Boosting Nutrients
  From folate to vitamin D to antioxidants, certain nutrients play a starring role in reproductive health. This section highlights which ones matter most and how to get them from your diet.
• Part 4: Superfoods & Practical Tips
  Ready to put it all into action? Discover fertility-friendly foods like salmon, spinach, and berries, plus simple ways to add them to your daily meals.
• Part 5: Supplements for Preconception Health
  Even with the best diet, supplements can help fill nutritional gaps. We’ll cover the vitamins and minerals every woman should consider before pregnancy.

Conclusion

Fertility nutrition isn’t about following rigid rules or chasing “miracle foods.” It’s about understanding how your body works, knowing which nutrients matter most, and finding practical, sustainable ways to support your health while trying to conceive. Think of nutrition as one way you can take charge of your fertility journey.

Whether you start with the science, the myths, the nutrients, or the superfoods, each part of this Fertility Nutrition Guide is designed to give you both knowledge and actionable steps. Explore the sections that speak to you, and remember—every small, nourishing choice you make today can support your fertility and future family.

This information has been medically reviewed by Alexander M. Kotlyar, MD, FACOG, Director of Resident Education at Genesis Fertility