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FRT FOODS:Oysters: Theres a reason these slimy suckers are known as aphrodisiacs. Because o f their zinc content, oysters help increase the production of sperm and testoste rone key baby-making ingredients. If your guy simply cant swallow this slippery s eafood, he can also find zinc (though not as much of it) in fertility foods such as beef, poultry, dairy, nuts, eggs, whole grains, and beans. Or he can get zin c from a daily multivitamin, which he should be taking anyway to make sure he an d his little swimmers are as healthy as can be. Fruits and vegetables: The antioxidants found in fruits and veggies (like the dr ied fruits, cranberries, and collard greens your man can munch on) help protect sperm from cellular damage and keep them strong and speedy just what they need t o race through the fallopian tubes and fertilize the egg. Find vitamin A which i s important in preventing sluggish sperm in fertility foods such as leafy greens , carrots, red peppers, and apricots, to name a few. Get vitamin C which is crit ical to sperms motility and viability in orange juice, tomatoes, grapefruit, and broccoli, among other foods. And get vitamin E which helps keep sperm vital from vegetable oils. Fruits and veggies such as leafy greens, beans, and most fruits contain folic acid a B vitamin with antioxidant properties thats crucial for kee ping sperm free of chromosomal abnormalities. What if youre looking for one power veggie to make a staple in your sweeties diet? Serve up a sweet potato. Its packe d with all of the nutrients above vitamins A, C, E, and folate. Pomegranate juice: Another powerful player in antioxidant circles is the pomegra nate. According to research in mice, pomegranate juice can boost sperm count and quality. What better reasons are there to add this juice to your mans meal? Pumpkin seeds: These seeds contain a hefty dose of zinc, which (as stated above) increases testosterone and sperm count. Pumpkin seeds are also loaded with omeg a-3 fatty acids, which stimulate blood flow to sexual organs and improve sexual function (very good things when your man is being called to duty). Looking for oth er ways to stock up on omega-3s? Try flaxseed, almonds, or fatty fish like salmo n and sardines. ============================ Dairy: Dairy is rich in calcium, a nutrient thats essential not just for bone hea lth but also for reproductive health. So it pays to bone up on dairy (that inclu des milk, yogurt, and cheese) when youre TTC. While youre donning a milk mustache, try a full-fat one once a day particularly if you have ovulation issues: Some r esearchers think that one serving of whole milk (or even full-fat ice cream) can decrease the risk of ovulatory infertility. But remember that just one serving of full-fat dairy a day is all you need. Any more than that will just pack on po unds (and hinder your TTC efforts). Not down with dairy? You can also find calci um in other fertility foods such as leafy greens, canned salmon with bones, tofu , almonds, and fortified juices. Aim for about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. And ke ep up the calcium quotient when you get pregnant since its crucial for the develo pment of your baby-to-bes bones and teeth. Lean protein: Animal protein such as lean turkey, chicken, and beef are chock-fu ll of iron. And studies show that theres a link between iron and fertility: Women who have enough iron have a higher fertility rate than women who are deficient in the nutrient. So pump up your intake of lean animal protein to about two serv ings a day but make sure to stay away from the high-fat variety and avoid more t han three daily servings since research shows that too much protein (even lean p rotein) can decrease fertility. In fact, consider swapping out one serving of an imal protein for a serving of plant protein, in such fertility foods as beans, t ofu, or quinoa. If youre not eating any animal protein, you may want to make sure your prenatal vitamin has iron.

Complex carbohydrates: Eating complex carbohydrates (whole grains, beans, vegeta bles, and fruits) as opposed to refined carbohydrates (like white bread, white r ice, or sugary snacks) may increase fertility. How? Digesting refined carbs caus es an increase in blood sugar and insulin in the body and increased insulin leve ls can disrupt reproductive hormones and interfere with the menstrual cycle (and who wants a messed up cycle when TTC?). Complex carbs, on the other hand, take longer to digest and dont cause spikes in insulin levels. Whats more, complex carb s may even promote regular ovulation. Another bonus to eating complex carbs like whole grains? They contain multiple nutrients, including folic acid, which incr eases fertility and decreases the incidence of neural-tube defects in a fetus, w hich can occur early in pregnancy even before you know youve got a baby on board. Of course, when it comes to folic acid, more is better, so choose a prenatal vi tamin with that has at least 400 mcg. Fatty fish: The omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as salmon, sardines , and herring have some big, fat fertility-boosting benefits. They may help to r egulate reproductive hormones, increase blood flow to reproductive organs, and r elieve stress (stress has been shown to be a surefire fertility buster). What if youre not a fan of fish? You can get omega-3 fatty acids from other fertility fo ods such as flaxseed, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and enriched eggs. You can also ta lk with your health-care practitioner about supplementing with omega-3s. Wild yams: Some experts think that this Thanksgiving staple contains a substance that may help stimulate ovulation. In fact, populations that eat a lot of wild yams have a high rate of twins. When it comes to fertility foods, this one may h ave double the effect! Berries: Blueberries and raspberries are particularly packed with antioxidants, which help prevent damage and aging to your bodys cells and this includes cells i n your reproductive system namely, your eggs. So a diet thats rich in berries may help keep your eggs healthy and increase their shelf life. Oysters: The oyster is famous for being an aphrodisiac and for good reason it co ntains zinc, which is crucial for conception. Zinc deficiency can disrupt the me nstrual cycle and slow the production of good-quality eggs. What if you simply c ant swallow the idea of swallowing this fertility food? You can find zinc though less of it in such fertility foods as beef, poultry, dairy, nuts, eggs, whole gr ains, and legumes. Or you can get zinc from your prenatal vitamin.