I couldn't help but want to share my findings with you. He are some great nutrients to increase into your diet to perhaps assist in the baby makin' department!
Essential Nutrients:
Selenium 200-400 mcg daily. Deficiency leads to reduced sperm count and has been linked to sterility in men and infertility in women.
Vitamin C and bioflavonoids; Important for sperm production.
Vitamin E Needed for balanced hormone production. Has been also called the " sex hormone" as it carries oxygen to the reproductive organs and increases sperm count.
Zinc Important for reproductive organ function for both men and women.
Manganese maintains sex hormone function
SUGGESTED FOODS
RAW PEPITAS : Pumpkin seeds, High in Vitamin E, C, Zinc and Manganese ( all mentioned above) High in protein, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids, and fiber.
Bee Pollen: known to increase estrogen production, which can result in healthier eggs during ovulation. who knew? It also increases sperm count in men, and provides the body with a healthy does of vitamin B, which provides energy, and lets face it, healthy wrestling in the sac takes energy. phew.
BABY MAKIN JUICE
3-5 Kale Leaves (Healthy dose of VITAMIN E)
1 Cucumber
1 cup of blueberries
1/2 apple
1/2 lemon
1 carrot
1-5 large romaine leaves
knuckle of ginger
ALL ORGANIC
BABY MAKIN SNACK
AN ACAI Bowl. Now before we did our research, we had no idea that acai bowls, ( if they are made pure and organic of course) are incredibly great for all that your body needs for healthy reproductive organ function.