5 foods to balance your hormones + boost fertility
Fertility is a very emotional subject. Some women struggle where as others fall pregnant easily. It’s amazing how powerful food can be at balancing your hormones and boosting fertility. I know for many women who were able to conceive after really ramping up their nutrition. Here are 5 top foods to get into your diet:
- AVOCADO
Benefits – A fantastic source of vitamin E which studies have shown can be beneficial in improving endometrial lining. Avocados are nutritional powerhouses packed with minerals, vitamins, essential fats, protein, carbohydrate and fibre.
How to incorporate – smash it on toast with a nice big sprinkle of pumpkin seeds for that extra hit of iron and zinc.
- ALMONDS
Benefits – Full of vitamin E which can improve sperm health in men, it’s also an antioxidant that helps to protect sperm and egg DNA. Good for both you and your partner.
How to incorporate – Grab a nice big handful as a snack, or sprinkle over a big bowl of pad Thai, or make my homemade granola.
- BRUSSEL SPROUTS
Benefits – Bursting with folic acid which is essential for boosting fertility in both men and women. This vitamin rich source also increases sperm levels and helps line the womb with the right nutrients raising sperm survival chances.
How to incorporate – Roast them in some coconut oil and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
- SWEET POTATOES & SQUASH
Benefits – Orange coloured potatoes get their bright colour from beta-carotene, an antioxidant that is converted to vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A plays a vital role in bone growth, reproduction and immune system health. It also helps the skin and mucous membranes repel bacteria and viruses more effectively.
How to incorporate – Roast a batch and eat them cool (or warm) topped with coconut yoghurt and nutty granola.
- OYSTERS
Benefits – Oysters have been known to increase libido, but oysters can also be a great source for fertility because they are packed with zinc, which increases the production of good-quality eggs.
How to incorporate – A hard one to fit into your everyday, find your local seafood restaurant and book you and your other half a date night!
If you would like more guidance on this topic, please feel free to enquire about a consultation.
