Foods that will increase Fertility (BOOSTER)

Last Updated on February 26, 2024 by Joshua Isibor

Are you planning to get pregnant sooner or later? There are foods that actually help to increase fertility.  Some couples do experience delays in childbearing due to genetic factors, or some medical factors. But nature has made it possible for many medical conditions to be solved naturally. You might have a perfect reproductive life but going into a fertility diet would help you get a testimony speedily.

What is a Fertility Diet?

It is a special diet specifically targeted to optimize the reproductive organ. It is not the normal regular diet needed for a family but it’s one of a kind that helps to boost your odds for conception. They are nutritious in nature.

Here is a List of Fertility Foods

These are food that you can add to your day-to-day diet, these food would help to boost and revive your reproductive organ. It’s needed for both male and female organs. Most of these fruits/ foods might not be found in your country, but certainly, you must have one that is listed here and that is also found around you.

1.Cabbage:

No doubt, cabbage is nice food for women who have been experiencing fertility issues. Cabbage contains Di-indole Methane that helps to prevent fibroids and endometriosis.

2.Brussels Sprout:

There are relatively high in folic acid. One major function of Brussels sprout relating to fertility is that it helps to maintain the uterine lining and augment the opportunity of sperm survival.

3.Green leafy Vegetables:

* Examples are swiss chards, pumpkin, kale, spinach, etc. Vegetables are a very rich source of folic acid and vitamin C to the body.

* Vegetables help in the production of quality sperms and improving ovulation, mitigating the chances of miscarriage or even genetic abnormalities.

4.Broccoli

This is a rich source of folate and Vit C, which is needed for the ovulation process

5.Liver

The liver of a cow is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. The liver is one food that is very rich in vitamin A. Apart from being loaded with Vitamin A, it contains iron which helps to prevent maternal amenia and prevent miscarriage.

• The liver also contains Vitamin B12 which is needed and required for the enhancement of the formation of RBC and DNA.
• The liver also contains omega-3 fatty acids, folate and choline.

You can add it to your meal either by making a salad or through other means you choose.

6.Tomatoes:

This is a rich source of lycopene which helps to inflate the sperm count and also boost the swimming speed.

• Tomatoes are a powerful antioxidant that helps specifically for male fertility. It can be eaten raw or boil.

7.Yam

Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers. It contains phytoestrogens,  which stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries and helps to treat luteal phase defects In women.

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8.Avocado

* Rich in Vitamin E, Fiber, minerals, folates, and essential fats.

* Vitamin E allows in retaining the uterine lining.

9.Banana

Also a rich source of Potassium and Vitamin B6

• Helps in improving fertility by regulating the hormones and enhancing egg and sperm excellent.

10.Pomegranates

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This fruit has been related to fertility and birth due to its numerous seeds. Pomegranates are stocked with antioxidants which improve the quality of sperm (its very powerful) and also increases libido.

You can eat pomegranates by adding it to oatmeal, yogurt, quinoa bowls, and even salads.

11.Berries

* such as blueberries and raspberries which are rich in Vitamin C and folate. Berries help to boost male and female fertility.

12.Oysters

They are power-packed with fertility-boosting nutrients containing Vitamin B-12. One healthy way of taking an oyster is raw, however, you can also take them baked too.

13.Eggs/Egg yolk

Eggs are rich in folic acids, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, and Vitamin D.

Egg yolks contain richer nutrient; it contains calcium, zinc, Vitamin b6, Vitamin B12, and folate. Eggs generally have been found good for fertility issues for both male and female.

• The choline helps to reduce the risk of some birth defects.

Eggs are best eaten when they are boiled.

14.Shellfish

is a colloquial and fisheries term for exoskeleton-bearing aquatic invertebrates used as food, including various species of crustaceans, molluscs, and echinoderms. These are actually seafood that are rich in Vitamin 12.

It helps in rocking the sperm count in men and also strengthens the endometrium lining in women.

15.Wild-Caught Salmon

is the common name for several species of ray-finned fish in the family Salmonidae.

Salmon is rich in omega-3s and fatty acids, which has been proven to be beneficial to fertility.

It is also a source of Vitamin D- (improves poor fertility in men and women) and

Selenium is required for healthy sperm.

While eating salmon, it is recommended to take the wild-caught one than the farm-raised because of mercury contamination, toxic food dyes and antibiotics.

16.Lean meat (Chicken/beef)

This is a good source of iron and essential fatty acids.

17.Dairy Products:

This product helps couples who are eager and desperate to conceive faster. They are rich in vitamin  D, good fats, and calcium.

Examples of dairy products are

a. Greek yogurt

rich in probiotics, vitamin D, and calcium.

Whole milk

High in fats and calcium.

18.Turmeric

They are rich in antioxidants and helps to treat menstrual-related predicaments.

19.Maca

This helps to boost libido in both partners and its rich in amino acids and glycosides.

20.Garlic:

It helps to reduce quick ejaculation in males.

It contains selenium which helps to increase the chances of conception before ovulation (i.e. when taken every day) and it also enhances sperm mobility.

21.Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Taking cinnamon supplements can help you to revitalize irregular menstrual cycles in women that have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS); which is a common cause of female infertility.

Cinnamon can be taken with oatmeal, tea, coffee, or on top of your yogurt.

22.Olive Oil

It aids fertility especially for couples who have undergone IVF Treatments.

Olive oil contains monounsaturated fats; This helps in reducing inflammation in the body and shoot up insulin sensitivity in a woman’s body!

23.Pumpkin Seeds

* it helps in producing mature eggs

This is a rich source of zinc that helps in maintaining a healthy reproductive system.

• It also contains zinc that helps to promote the blood flow, increase the testosterone and semen level In the reproductive organs.

24.Flax Seeds

Flax, also known as common flax or linseed, is a member of the genus Linum in the family Linaceae. It is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world.

• Flax seeds are rich in lignins and omega 3 fatty acids.

Lignin plays a relevant role in reducing the fibroid size.

• It serves as a fertility booster.

25.Almond

They are rich in Vitamin  E.

26.Sunflower Seeds

A rich source of zinc and vitamin E. Studies has shown that it helps to boost sperm mobility and sperm count in several persons. Sunflower seeds are important for both male and female fertility because they contain selenium and folate. You can take sunflower by sprinkling it in your favorite meal or use a teaspoon which you can use it to measure when you want to take yogurt or a smoothie.

27.Walnut

Walnuts are rich in omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids, magnesium, and fiber. This helps to improve sperm vitality and mobility.

28.Beans and Lentils (Proteinous Food)

They are a rich source of fibre, Vitamin B, and folate, and its needed for maintaining a healthy hormonal balance.

Lentils contain a high portion of polyamine spermidine, which may assist sperm to fertilize the egg.

29.Cod-liver Oil

Contains Vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acid.

30.Whole Grains

They includes millets, barley brown rice etc.

• They help to regulate the blood sugar level, which would help in maintaining the folic acid level to boost fertility.

As much as you can get all the food listed here it is unwise to take them in excess, because it may harm your body.

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Originally posted 2020-10-27 10:16:24.