His 'n' hers fertility-boosting nutrients continued
Vitamin C: Increases sperm count, stops sperm from sticking together, improves mobility and prevents abnormal sperm
Good sources: Strawberries, kiwi fruit, oranges and tomatoes
Daily requirement: 1000mg each
Meal idea: Large salad with peppers, cherry tomatoes, avocado, watercress, and grated carrot. Fresh juice made with two oranges, three carrots, a lemon and some ginger
Vitamin E: Increases sperm mobility and ability to penetrate the egg and can reduce age-related ovulation decline
Good sources: Sunflower oil, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, almonds and avocados.
Daily requirement: 270mg each
Snack idea: Almond or peanut butter on wholemeal toast
EFAs (Can prevent poor sperm mobility, low count or abnormal sperm. EFAs have also been shown to reduce fibroids and endometriosis)
Good sources: Sardines, pilchards, flaxseed oil, nuts and seeds
Daily requirement: Eat oily fish three times a week, and nuts and seeds daily
Meal idea: Grilled sardines with salad
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Agatha & Dominic, 3 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
Loving Lord Jesus, Thank You and praise You for being our wonderful Provider. Lord You are the great God, to listen to the cry of the heart. Lord Jesus, you know our deep agony, Master, please consider our longing to have a child of our own. Without a child our marriage is empty. You answered the cries of Hannah in Bible and blessed her with a son. Lord we are trusting You that You will bless my womb too like Hannah. Please strengthen the health of my husband Dominic and me, if their is any thing that is blocking this blessing to flow, Lord clear the way for us to receive this great blessing from You. Have mercy on us Lord and let us be blessed with a normal healthy sweet child soon. Also bless all the couples who are childless. In Your Name I pray. Amen, God Bless Agatha