A study of thousands of pregnant women revealed those who included fruit and vegetables regularly in their diet were 46% less likely to miscarry. Chocolate, vitamin tablets, dairy products, fish, and white meat also increased the odds of a successful pregnancy. The study of almost 7,000 women looked for links between diet and lifestyle and miscarriage. One of the most important factors was fruit and vegetable consumption, with those who ate the foods daily or almost daily benefiting most. It is thought that those who eat lots of fruit and vegetables have a healthy diet overall, meaning their bodies are better prepared for pregnancy. Although the study did not look at the amount of fruit and vegetables that should be eaten, pregnant women – like the general population – are usually advised to eat five servings a day. Vitamin tablets were also found to be highly beneficial, halving the risk of miscarriage. Eating dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and cheese daily cut the risk by a quarter, while twice-weekly meals of white meat or fish reduced it by around 15%. Those with a sweet tooth also benefited, with regular chocolate eaters 15% less likely to miscarry. The study was published in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

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