If you are trying to conceive, it makes sense to use your diet not only to make you healthier, but to make you more fertile. There are plenty of things that women can eat to increase their fertility and the same is true for men, so we'd like to encourage you to encourage your man to eat more foods that will help with his fertility. The great news is that you don't have to go to a bótanica to search for something obscure like polvo espiritual de sapo. Nope, the list of foods that we've put together for your guy are easy to find at any grocery store.
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As a matter of fact, he probably already eats many of these and this will just be a motivator to eat more of the good stuff and maybe add one or two more things into the mix to help keep him healthy and boost that fertility.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a great way to defend against the free radicals, pesky destructive molecules, from things like pollution that are in the environment that are trying to mess with your man's sperm. It has a lot of vitamin C that not only protects sperm from getting messed with, it also helps with motility and volume–that means more sperm that can swim better and faster.
Platanos will make him go bananas in the bedroom.
OK, not really, but they do help increase the male libido. They are also packed with vitamins C, A and B1 that help in the production sperm and have the enzyme bromelain that regulates sex hormones.
Lentils are not overrated.
Time to bust out abuelita's recipe for sopa de lentejas and put it on rotation. Folate is what makes lentils great for male fertility. Usually, you hear about the importance of folate for women's fertility, but it's also important for men. Men who don't get enough folate, have been found to have higher instances of chromosomal abnormalities in their sperm. Since folate is important for both of you when trying to conceive, lentil soup is a great dinner option.
Blueberries are sperm's BFF.
Blueberries have anti-inflammatory antioxidants like quercetin and resveratrol. Quercetin improves sperm health, motility and quality. Resveratrol ups sperm count and improves motility.
Broccoli will make him very, very happy.
Broccoli has folates in it that increase the production of semen, which in turn lead to stronger orgasms. Uh, did it just get really hot in here?
Dark chocolate is GOOD!
Not only does dark chocolate taste like a decadent treat, it's good for your guy. It has an amino acid in it with a proven record of doubling semen volume. Not to mention that it's also high in antioxidants to combat free radicals from pollution that have been linked to infertility in men.
Heat up them tomatoes.
Cooked tomatoes are a great source of the antioxidant lycopene, which several studies have found improves the motility, activity and the actual structure of sperm. If you don't have time to cook the tomatoes to get the full lycopene punch, you can buy canned tomatoes or use tomato puree.
Pumpkin seeds are ama-zinc.
Pepitas are packed with zinc, which plays a crucial role in sperm development and the production of testosterone. They're also rich in other essential minerals and vitamins. To take full advantage of their goodness, it's best to eat them raw.
Oysters do double duty.
To begin with, oysters are a great source of zinc, which helps in sperm production. Then there's that whole oysters being considered an aphrodisiac, so not only will his sperm production be up, so will his libido.
Pomegranate is a sexy beast.
Check this out! Pomegranate is a sexy fruit because it improves the quality of sperm, boosts testosterone and gets both men and women hot and bothered.
Spinach helps keep the little guys healthy.
Spinach is another great source of folate, which will help keep sperm healthy and reduce the chances of birth defects.
Do NUT skip the walnuts.
Remember when everyone was talking about how good omega-3 fatty acids are for your health? Well, they still are even if they aren't getting the same amount of buzz. Walnuts are a great plant source for omega-3s and they help increase sperm count and blood flow to his genital area.
Make everything al mojo de ago.
Garlic contains allicin, which prevents sperm damage and improves bloodflow to your fella's baby-making bits. It also contains an antioxidant called selenium that helps with sperm motility so his little guys have a better chance of getting to and fertilizing your egg.
