Please note that diets should be started at least 6 weeks before your attempt. These are derived from tried and true tips from our own dear TTC'ers. You can buy urine pH testing strips at your local pharmacy (or here) to see if your pH has changed due to the diet.

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the Boy Diet   the Girl Diet    the Polarity diet

	The Boy Diet:   (to the Girl Diet)
Supplements - this info compiled by Lyndi
	Please note that all sources of these supplements should be considered in your calculations! Include everything that you consume during the day, not just your supplements. supplement upper limit large dosage or overdose can cause... Vitamin K no upper limit n/a Vitamin A 3000 micrograms of preformed Vit. A (10,000 IU) based on fetal malformation, hair loss, skin changes, pain in bones, fractures Potassium no upper limit can slow heartbeat in large doses Sodium no upper limit can lead to hypertension and calcium loss in urine
Dietary Guidelines
Drinks:
	High-caffeine drinks - coffee, cokes, tea, etc.
Dairy:
	All dairy products should be avoided as much as possible.
Meat:
	Unrestricted
	The Girl Diet:   (to the Boy Diet)
Supplements - this info compiled by Lyndi
	Please note that all sources of these supplements should be considered in your calculations! Include everything that you consume during the day, not just your supplements. supplement upper limit large dosage or overdose can cause... Calcium up to 2500 mg/day *kidney stone formation Magnesium up to 350 mg/day diarrhea, weakness in people with kidney trouble Vitamin B6 up to 100 mg/day nerve destruction Vitamin D up to 25 micrograms/day (2000 IU) growth retardation, kidney damage, calcium deposits in soft tissue Cranberry tablets only during the week before ovulation to dry up cm. May take a few cycles to determine how much is needed. *Please note that there is such a thing as too much calcium! Follow the directions on your supplement, and don't forget to count the calcium in everything you consume during the day.
Dietary Guidelines
Dairy:
	Unrestricted
Eggs are allowed
Tea and coffee:
	Should be avoided
Meat:
	Small amounts of white meats are okay.
	The Polarity Diet:
Note: This diet is to change the polarity of eggs. The listing covers what should be eaten if a girl is desired, if a boy is desired simply do the opposite. ***There are risks associated with low potassium in the body, and there is a tendency to eat more sugar, which provokes the release of adrenalin, which in turn inhibits progesterone. Other risks are currently being researched and will be posted as found.*** It is noted that this diet should not be followed harshly for long periods of time. Listing from sstill.
WHAT TO EAT: (ALL WITHOUT ANY SALT!!!)
3/4 litres of milk / day
Yoghurt (sweetened), petit suisse, cottage cheese and similar, twice /day
evian / other ca/mg-rich water
veal, turkey, lamb, pork , chicken, liver - small portions fish, FRESH, poached - small portion. shellfish only poached with water thrown out
Eggs
butter, cream, a little amount of jam, etc
no-salt bread, etc.
rice, pasta, pancakes, etc
skinless potatoes, in small quantities, soaked overnight to remove the potassium
nuts - hazelnuts, walnuts, peanuts
apples, one / day , few pears
sugar, honey
vegetable oils in moderation (avoid lots of olive oil as it is alkalising)
white vinegar
gelatin (sheets)
very WEAK coffee 1ce a day allowed
cocoa powder - 2 tsp per day allowed max.
WHAT NOT TO EAT:
salt
coffee, tea, chocolate
ham, salami etc.
hard cheeses
crustaceans and raw molluscs, eg oysters
commercial pastries
crips, processed breads, etc
asparagus, artichokes, beetroot, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, mushrooms, celery, beans / lentils, etc, maize, peas, fresh tomatoes, parsley, courgettes, chicory, fennel, SOY, seaweeds, watercress
Bananas, peaches, pears, apricots, cherries, avocados, oranges, lemons, limes, chestnuts, marrons, mango, papaya, dates, plums, prunes, dried figs/ apricots, coconut, melon, watermelon, fruit and vegetable juice, grapefruit, kiwi, passion fruit, grapes, raisins, pineapple.
Mayonnaise, ketchup, all commercial dressings
Fizzy drinks, tonic water, beer, coke, alcoholic drinks, cider etc
Cider vinegar
Liquorish
rice cakes
yeast, sodium bicarbonate, baking powder
fizzy supplements and medicines.
green tea

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