Cervical mucous needs to be alkaline for sperm to survive and fertilise the egg, if the  mucous becomes acidic it may be hostile for the sperm, preventing fertilisation.

To maintain the alkaline environment, 70-80% of of diet needs to be alkaline.

Highly alkaline foods include; Alfalfa grass, Barley Grass, Cucumber, Kale, Spinach, Avocado

Other alkaline foods include; All green vegetables, almonds, figs, lemons, limes and grapefruit

Highly acidic foods (which may reduce fertility) include: meat, dairy, alcohol, caffiene and sugar.

When making  a meal, cover 3/4 of your plate in alkaline foods and only 1/4 in acidic foods.

Boost your alkalinity with green drinks and salts from our alkaline supplement store