Dr. Christine Cui 2015-Oct-16

1. Asparagus. It contains folic acid. It is always strongly recommended for women who try to conceive to consume folic acid supplements. According to the study, it can reduce the risk of ovulatory failure.

2. Banana. It contains Vitamin B6 and folic acid. Apparently, by consuming bananas, women will have more regular menstruation as it can aid in regulating the hormones. Hence, lead to healthy eggs and good sperm development.

3. Mussels. It contains B12, which can help strengthen the endometrium lining in egg fertilisation. Hence, decreasing the risk of miscarriage in women.

4. Egg. It contains Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Selenium, B12, Zinc. It is significant to have Vitamin D for those who try to conceive. According to study at Yale University, there was 93% women who are infertile have insufficient Vitamin D levels.

5. Lemon or Lime. It contains Vitamin C. Not only it is good for your body (ie. Improving your health), but it is proven that it can enhance sperm count and motility (their ability to move properly towards an egg). Another advantage, it also has antioxidants and helps women balance their hormones. Source: Huffington Post

6. Pumpkin seeds. It contains Iron. According to Hethir Rodriguez (President and Founder for Natural Fertility), “Studies have shown that women who do not get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer lack of ovulation and possibly poor egg health, which can inhibit pregnancy at a rate 60% higher than those with sufficient iron stores in their blood.”  Zinc is an essential nutrient for both men and women because it can affect baby’s growth and development as well as the sperm’s health

7. Salmon. It contains Selenium. It has antioxidants that help protect sperm and eggs from free radicals. Hence, prevents miscarriage and enables sperm to be more fertile.

8. Spinach. It contains Zinc. It improves the level of oestrogen and progesterone. This also means that it can increase the level of sperm as well as increase the chance of conceiving in women.

9. Mackerel. It contains Fatty acids. It helps sperm to mature properly, meaning it impacts the health of the sperms.

10. Almonds and Avocado. It contains Vitamin E. The body cannot produce this nutrient, therefore it is important to consume food that contains vitamin E or supplements. It contains alpha-tocopherol which means “to bear children”, if translated literally from Greek words. Vitamin E is essential to improve eggs and sperms health.

11. Carrots. It contains Beta-carotene, antioxidants and Vitamin A. The study from Harvard University investigated that out of 200 men who were eating a healthy diet, especially yellow and orange food were found to make their sperm stronger.  In conclusion, the study found that most yellow and orange-coloured fruits and vegetables improved men’s fertility, but the carrot produced the best all-round results. According to a report from the journal Fertility and Sterility,  “Carrot improved sperm performance by between 6.5 and 8 per cent.” Carrot plays an important role in men and women who try to have a baby. Source: Dailymail uk