BY ADITYA BHATWAL · MAY 20, 2021

Our lifestyle and eating habits affect fertility. Stress  and lack of health exercise also affect human overall health and fertility. So, In this article we will discuss about 8 healthy foods that will help to boost your fertility. 

Best Fertility Foods

• Beans and Lentil

Beans and lentils are rich in fibre and also contain high amounts of protein which is helpful in improving ovulation. Vegetarian diet is always the best option and plant based sources of protein and fibre are more beneficial than animal based food. It also contains folic acid which is best and recommended food for pregnant women. 

• Sunflower Seeds

If you want to include a healthy diet in your routine then sunflower seeds are at top on the list in your diet. Eating sunflower seeds regularly helps to maintain sperm level without making big changes in your daily eating habit. Sunflower seeds are rich in Vitamin-E and offer good amounts of Zinc, Folic acid and selenium which are the best fertility nutrients. 

• Berries

Berries are rich in antioxidant food which is the best food for the people who are struggling with infertility. Berries are also nutritious and tasty food to eat. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are rich in antioxidants, including any one in your diet based on availability is helpful for you. Berries are rich in antioxidants, vitamin-c, folic acid and contain anti-inflammatory phytonutrients.

• Avocado

Avocados are a famous and recommended food during pregnancy. High in calories, avocado also contains vitamin-K and potassium. Vitamin-K helps your body to process nutrients received from other foods and potassium helps in regulating blood pressure. One of the big reasons to include Avocado in your diet is that it contains healthy fats that provide tons of dietary fibre and folic acid which is helpful in the early stages of pregnancy. 

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• Yogurt and Cheese

Fatty foods are helpful to boost fertility. Yogurt and cheese are the most common fatty foods you can include in your diet. You can include greek yogurt and different types of cheese in your snacks. These two foods are rich in calcium and vitamin-D which improve your immune system and also help with ovulation. Yogurt and cheese also contain small amounts of protein which may increase your odds of pregnancy with a more precise ovulation cycle. 

• Walnuts

Walnut is the best food for the brain as it is packed with Omega-3s and Omega-6s which is helpful in maintaining healthy brain functionality and also helps in regulating the hormones. A person who eats walnuts regularly experiences an improvement in semen health and also better the motility and quantity of sperm. Eating walnuts daily or adding it in your walnuts will help to increase the fertility as well. 

• Cinnamon

Cinnamon supplements are the best food for irregular menstrual cycles for the women who are suffering with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) which is a common cause of infertility in Women. You can take the cinnamon in the morning oatmeal on the top of the yogurt and add it in your daily coffee and tea but it is advice to consult your doctor before starting with any supplement in your diet. 

• Pineapple

Pineapple is a great source of Vitamin C. Daily 2,3 slices of pineapple cover the 50% nutrient need of your body. Women who are suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome must include pineapple in their diet. Pineapple contains a natural enzyme bromelain which has anti-inflammatory effects. Bromelain is helpful to build your immune system and boost your fertility. 

Other Food you can include in your Diet

Other than the foods listed above, there are tons of healthy food you can include in your diet to boost fertility. Citrus food is the best source of vitamin C. Cooked tomatoes are high in lycopene and antioxidants. Pomegranate loaded with antioxidants which helps in improving sperm quality. 

Consult your Doctor

You must consult your nutritionist and gynecologist if you are diabetic or have any major health issues. Plan your diet with the help of experts and consult your doctor immediately is suffered from any issue. 

Aditya Bhatwal

Dr Aaditya Bhatwal is a Surgical Gastroenterologist at Bhatwal Hospital. Bhatwal hospital is the best Fertility Centres in Maharashtra offer a full range of diagnostic.