His 'n' hers fertility-boosting nutrients
Zinc: an all-round essential for fertility, ensures the production of good-quality sperm and can reduce the chance of miscarriage
Good sources: Oysters, cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds and crab meat
Daily requirement: 30mg each
Meal idea: Crab, lemon and chilli spaghetti
B6: helps to balance hormones
Good sources: Sunflower seeds, tinned salmon, bananas and lentils but can be hard to get in diet alone
Daily requirement: 50mg each
Meal idea: Tuna salad with watercress, avocado, peppers and kidney beans and for dessert, a banana and a handful of mixed nuts
B12: needed for cellular reproduction and can increase sperm count
Good sources: Clams, sardines, lamb, egg yolk and Cheddar cheese
Daily requirement: 50mcg each
Meal idea: Lamb chops and sweetcorn salsa
Selenium: an antioxidant that has been shown to increase male fertility and prevent chromosome breakage, which can cause miscarriage
Good sources: Brazil nuts, lobster, tinned tuna and sunflower seeds
Daily requirement: 100mcg each
Snack idea: A handful of Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds and raisins
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