Let me just say this BLEW my mind. Again...this is one of these moments where I was like..."Why the hell didn't anyone TELL me this!?!?".
Drum roll please.....
Did you know that peas (yes peas...those cute little healthy additions to a meal) are a natural contraceptive? Take a moment and let that sink in. If you do not eat your veggies..this is one moment to be proud. But DH and I happen to LOVE our green veggies...peas being one of those. We pretty much alternate between peas, corn and green beans for dinner and sometimes lunches (leftovers, Mmmm)
Studies have shown that a natural chemical/compound (m-xylohydroquinone) found in peas acts like a natural birth control –particularly in men – and can actually greatly reduce pregnancy rates. This compound is being studied at an increasing rate. Men and women also concerned with fertility should note that rhubabrb also falls within the infertility food category.
Genistein, the most potent isoflavone, is found in legumes, and so soy foods, peas, peanuts, chick peas, and fava beans have been researched to negatively influence fertility. Historically, pomegranate, rhubarb, licorice, and the herbs black cohosh and Queen Anne’s Lace have been used to reduce fertility as well.
Whoa. Can anyone else say diet change?
that is INSANE! thank god my dh HATES peas! not that it is helping us any!
ReplyDeleteLucky you. I felt like running the whole bag to the front door screaming "get them out, get them out! lol
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