The way it's important for a would-be mother to consume a healthy diet and stay fit in order to plan a baby, it is equally essential for the man also to have a balanced diet as his eating habits lifestyle also play detrimental role in his fertility and the health of his child.

It is important for both man and woman, who plan to have a baby, to know what all food types can increase their fertility or can affect the health of child. Here let us know about the fertility boosting foods for men.
 

Fruits and Vegetables 

• The antioxidants from various fruits and vegetables help to keep the sperms of a man b, thereby boosting its motility rate.

• Vitamin A, which is found in carrots, apricots, green vegetables like cabbage and spinach and red pepper is important in avoiding slumberous sperms.

• Vitamin C which you can get from tomatoes, oranges, lemon, strawberries, cauliflower, watermelons, papayas and many other citrus fruits and vegetables, plays essential role in sperms' viability.

• Vitamin E is required to keep the sperms vital. It is available in mustard oil and many other vegetable oils.

•  Folic acid is also an essential vitamin you must have. It is abundantly found in fruits and vegetables such as asparagus, cabbage, beans, spinach etc.

Oysters

Zinc is very crucial for sperm production as well as strength, which is present in oysters and other sea foods in abundance. However, if you are not very fond of sea food, you can also get zinc in lean beef, wheat germ and dark-meat turkey.

Pomegranate juice and pumpkin seeds

Health experts believe that pomegranate juice can boost up the sperm count and motility and quality. Pumpkin seeds contain abundant dose of zinc, which stimulates testosterone and sperm count. Pumpkin seeds are also packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which emulsify blood flow to sexual organs and improve sexual function. Also, some other sources of omega 3 acids and zinc salts are flax seed, almonds, or fishes like salmon and sardines.

Foods and habits to avoid

• Consumption of alcohol and marijuana, as well as smoking should strictly be avoided, especially by men who aspire to plan a child. Alcohol can decline the sperm count and motility.

• You should also try to reduce your coffee consumption, as it may lead to a fall in the effectiveness and strength of the sperms, making it less likely that the sperm will reach the egg.

• You must also try to avoid junk foods,especially when you plan to have a baby. This is because fatty, fried, and sugary foods can impair fertility in men as well.

• Mercury rich fishes must strictly be avoided by both women and men to improve their fertility. The fish that come with the highest mercury content are swordfish, king mackerel, tuna steak, and shark. Thus these fishes must be replaced with omega-3-rich salmon or zinc-rich shellfish if you’re keen on having seafood.

Watch out your lifestyle and eating habits so as to stay healthy and get blessed with a healthy and fit baby!