Weve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat.”
Turns out, that’s also true for men when it comes to fertility.
But eating certain foods can be beneficial for his sperm count and quality.
Healthier sperm means you’re less likely to have trouble getting pregnant.
Meanwhile, vitamins E and C may slightly increase sperm count and movement.
Find vitamin E in mangoes, avocados and green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli.
Get vitamin C in oranges, tomatoes and grapefruit, among other foods.
Walnuts, in particular, may help boost sperm quality.
Thats because walnuts are packed with antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.
Other antioxidant-rich nuts include almonds, pecans, pine nuts and hazelnuts.
Peanuts also pack an antioxidant punch.
To keep nut snacking as healthy as possible, your guy should watch his portions.
Looking for other ways to stock up on omega-3s?
Pomegranate juice
Another powerful player in antioxidant circles is the pomegranate.
In the meantime, a little pomegranate juice can’t hurt.
Have him swap it for his morning OJ or add it to a smoothie.
Fatty fish
Fertile mens sperm contains more omega-3 fatty acids than the sperm of infertile men.
Your guy can get omega-3s by eating fatty fish like salmon, herring, sardines and anchovies.
Maca root
The powder from this Peruvian root has a long-standing reputation as a natural libido booster.
That hasnt been definitively proven, but some research has shown that maca powder increases sperm concentration and motility.
Sweetened snacks and beverages like soda can hurt sperm quality, research suggests.
One more reason to trade the donuts for fruit and oatmeal.
High-mercury fish
Mercury has been linked with infertility in both women and men.
High-fat dairy
Yes, milk does a body good.
But in the case of sperm, men may want to forego the high-fat stuff.
Full-fat dairy foods can negatively impact sperm count and motility.
Tell him to opt for healthier alternatives like chicken breast, lean beef, bison and lean pork instead.
It will help increase your odds of conceiving that baby you’ve both been dreaming of.
