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One in seven couples have difficulty conceiving. Although there are many factors that influence it, Isabelle Obert, nutritionists England, found that a good diet can support healthy sperm and eggs - even before they met.
Isabelle, who now runs Nurture Me Fertility, believe that a diet rich in minerals, vitamins, essential fats, and proteins to nourish the egg and sperm.
When writing to Healthista.com, she said that there are many things that can interfere with fertility, including free radicals. Here are some of the foods recommended by Isabelle to increase fertility.
1. Avocado
Avocados are packed with minerals, vitamins, essential fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and fiber. They are a source of vitamin E, and some research suggests that avocados can improve the lining of the endometrium (lining of the uterus).
It also may help implantation of the embryo - how the egg is fertilized. Avocados are also a very good source of folate.
2. Pomegranate
At the time of ancient Persia, pomegranate is considered a symbol of fertility.
In fact, some research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy can prevent brain damage in infants.
Pomegranate is also rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid and other vitamins and minerals.
And pomegranate are known to have anti-aging, anti-cancer properties, good for bones, maintain cardiovascular health, has anti-inflammatory properties and increase blood flow.
3. Eggs
Eggs are rich in choline and it has a positive effect on fetal development that may have an influence, according to a study at Cornell University.
Eggs are also rich in a variety of different vitamins and minerals, and essential fatty acids, and of course is a very good source of protein.
4. Walnuts
Walnuts can improve sperm quality because it is a source of omega-3 and vitamin E. Walnuts are also packed with healthy nutrients including cancer-fighting properties, especially prostate cancer and breast cancer.
5. Watercress
Watercress is a member of the family of cruciferous vegetables and rich in many nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium, beta-carotene, iron and iodine.
Watercress is also known as a superfood, because it is rich in antioxidants and may prevent or slow the oxidative stress caused by free radicals. Some studies found that watercress has anti-cancer properties are significant and can help repair DNA damage.
6. Asparagus
Asparagus is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and folate (folic acid). Folate is needed in support of male and female fertility.
