Increasing fertility is often associated with medicines and treatments at hospitals. Natural fertility boosters present in foods are overlooked and chances are that even if looked at, one would recommend a plethora of confusing diets. To help you increase your fertility and reduce stress and confusion here are a few tried, tested and proven food recommendations.
Dairy and Eggs
Consuming one or two servings of whole milk or full-fat milk products such as greek yogurt is proven to boost female and male fertility. A study conducted at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on mice shows that when fed a yogurt diet, females gave birth to larger litter and males had improvement in their semen quality. Experts attribute the probiotics present in yogurt as the reason for increased fertility. Hence yogurt, especially full-fat ones, is among the top fertility foods recommended.
Egg yolks are rich in Omega-3 and Vitamin-B which not only improve the embryo’s health but also nourish its growth after conception.
Fats
Fatty fish like salmon, herring, and sardine are high on fertility -boosters. They contain Omega-3 fatty acids, which increase blood flow to the reproductive organs thereby helping regulate hormones. Regulation of hormones is key to ovulation in women. Other seafood such as oysters also helps optimize your fertility. Rich in zinc, a nutrient crucial for conception, oysters too help in regulating women’s periods.
Protein
Lean animal protein and plant protein contain iron, which boosts female fertility. Women are often recommended iron tablets during their pregnancy. Studies show that women who increase their iron intake during preconception have a higher fertility rate than iron-deficient women. Try lean animal protein like turkey, chicken, and beef and plant protein like tofu, beans, and quinoa.
Antioxidants
Berries like blueberry and raspberry are packed with antioxidants that protect our bodies and cells from aging and damage. Consuming them will keep the cells in the reproductive system healthy and young thereby aiding with fertility. Antioxidant-rich foods like green tea, berries, and pomegranate also keep your uterus healthy by ensuring regular ovulation.
Seeds
Pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds are rich in iron, calcium, and zinc. Consuming them regularly increases overall health at a rapid rate. Iron and zinc are crucial to getting rid of irregular menstrual cycles.
Fruits and Leafy vegetables
Fruits like tomato, pumpkin, and citrus fruits such as lemon, and oranges assist in developing a healthy embryo.
Green leafy vegetables which are rich in fiber and iron can reduce anovulation. Anovulation is a case when ovulation doesn’t produce a healthy egg.
Eating green leafy vegetables tends to raise women’s libido. Libidos are considered to be an important factor during conception.
Vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower are rich in folate which reduces the risk of birth defects in the baby conceived.
All necessary nutrients needed to optimize your fertility can be found in foods around you. But always remember to consult your doctor before making drastic dietary changes.
