Diet impacts fertility, especially sperm count and quality. A diet heavy in meat and dairy is shown to decrease the quality and quantity of sperm as well as increase infertility risk. But research shows that healthful lifestyles may positively affect conception. Researches showed that eating fruits and vegetables can improve fertility in men and decrease the risk of infertility.
Dark Chocolate: Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, which fight harmful free radicals and promote heart health. This is important for anyone experiencing fertility issues as free radical damage is thought to be a major factor in male infertility.
Oysters: Oysters contain high levels of zinc, which is essential for sperm production and the creation of testosterone.
Walnuts: Walnuts are rich in omega 3 fatty acids and according to a study by the Society for the Study of Reproduction eating 75g of walnuts (about a handful) daily is linked with increased sperm vitality, motility and morphology.
Omega 3 fatty acids: Omega-3 fats are linked to improved sperm count and sperm quality, omega-3 fats are found in oily fish including salmon and sardines, and plant sources of omega-3 are found in foods such as walnuts and flaxseeds found that to improve sperm morphology and sperm quality, but not count, in men consuming a typical American diet
DHA and other essential omega-3 fatty acids help improve blood flow to the genitals and increase sexual function, fertile men’s sperm contains more of this essential fatty acid than the sperm of infertile men.
Berries: Berries are wonderful source of powerful, anti-inflammatory antioxidants including quercetin and resveratrol. Studies show that quercetin can help in maintaining healthy sperm parameters including motility and quality and resveratrol has been found to improve sperm count and motility.
Water: One of the simplest ways of improving sperm count and quality is to drink enough water. Semen is water based and increasing liquid consumption can help increase the ejaculate and improve sperm production
DIET DRINKS: Research shows that aspartame (sweetener widely used in diet drinks) is linked with lower sperm count and can contribute to sperm DNA damage.
CAFFEINE: an American study found that higher caffeine consumption appears to reduce the chances of a clinical pregnancy during IVF.