Many friends wrote letter asking how to get the powerful sexual pleasure, their sex life seems to go into a little trouble. How to improve your libido? How to arouse your body sexual feeling towards your partners?
The diet required for ait include wide variety of wholesome, fresh ripe fruits and vegetables. Lean proteins can also be added to spice up the healthy sex diet. The lean proteins should not exceed 30% of the consumed daily calories. Fruits and vegetables make a beneficial part of the diet since they maintain the organ's maximum energy. The organs are well kept in their peak condition which is crucial for wonderful sexual involvement. Some foods are good at arousing the body sexually while others decrease sexual functionality. Sauces rich in cream and fried fare dishes leaves a person feeling less sexy and more sluggish. You should also be aware that additives such as excessive salt, sugar, very saturated fat and processed food are associated to frigidity. They are also linked to lack of interest in sex and hardships in reaching orgasm. Avoid alcohol ,tobacco, coffee usage all the time. They dampen sexual spirits.
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Ever wondered why chocolate is so much associated with love? Yeah, it is because it offers healthy sex diet. Chocolate contains phenylalanine which is an amino acid responsible for raising hormone endorphins (the feel good hormone). It is a natural antidepressant which kills mild depression and relieves headache. A Few bars of chocolate can increase libido therefore providing stunning and tantalizing prelude to sexual intercourse. To enhance your sexual pleasure choose fresh foods that increase sexual vitality.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Sex Diet: do any food help you better your sex ?
Do any food help you better your sex life? Sex is the intermost couragement for one to work, are you satisfied with your partner's sex behavior? She might wear sexy, but still can't satisfy you.Come on, just choose the sex diet for you and your partner!
Avoid sugar and sugary snacks
Reduce your intake of stimulants – tea, coffee, chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes
Increase nutrient-rich foods – fruit, vegetables, wholefoods, seeds and wheat germ.
Arginine is especially rich in fish, turkey, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds.
Eat tuna, mackerel, herring or salmon three times a week.
Eat oysters – they are packed full of zinc (best for men)
Eat seeds and nuts. The best seeds are flax, hemp, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame.
Use cold-pressed seed oils. Choose an oil blend containing flaxseed oil or hemp oil for salad dressings and cold uses, such as drizzling on vegetables instead of butter.
Minimise your intake of fried food, processed food and saturated fat from meat and dairy
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Avoid sugar and sugary snacks
Reduce your intake of stimulants – tea, coffee, chocolate, alcohol and cigarettes
Increase nutrient-rich foods – fruit, vegetables, wholefoods, seeds and wheat germ.
Arginine is especially rich in fish, turkey, chicken, beans, lentils, tofu, nuts and seeds.
Eat tuna, mackerel, herring or salmon three times a week.
Eat oysters – they are packed full of zinc (best for men)
Eat seeds and nuts. The best seeds are flax, hemp, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame.
Use cold-pressed seed oils. Choose an oil blend containing flaxseed oil or hemp oil for salad dressings and cold uses, such as drizzling on vegetables instead of butter.
Minimise your intake of fried food, processed food and saturated fat from meat and dairy
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Food fats threaten women's fertility
Fats hidden in thousands of foods can harm a woman?s chance of having a baby, scientists said yesterday.
They can increase the risk of fertility problems by 70 per cent or more.
Eating as little as one doughnut or a portion of chips a day can have a damaging effect.
The scientists behind the study advised women who want to have a baby to avoid the fats, known as trans fats.
They are used in thousands of processed foods, from chocolate to pies, as well as take-away meals.
They have no nutritional value but are included simply to extend the shelf life of food.
It is very difficult to know the precise amount of trans fats in any food as it does not have to be put on the label.
Nutrition campaigners said the research provided ?considerable new weight and urgency? for trans fats to be banned.
The fats are found naturally in some red meat and dairy products, but most are produced artificially in a high-temperature process called hydrogenation which turns liquid oil into solid fat.
Previous studies have shown they can be linked to artery-blocking ?bad? cholesterol, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Processed and fast foods are already implicated in Britain?s obesity crisis.
One in five Britons is obese and another two-fifths overweight.
Infertility is also a growing problem, with one in six couples having problems conceiving.
In the study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston looked at 18,500 women trying to conceive and found 438 cases of ovulatory problems.
If a woman does not ovulate there is no egg for sperm to fertilise and so she cannot become pregnant.
The scientists found that those who took two per cent of their energy intake from trans fats, instead of carbohydrates or polyunsaturated fats such as sunflower oil, had a 70 per cent greater risk of infertility through lack of ovulation.
Those whose energy came from trans fats instead of monounsaturated fats such as olive oil were twice as likely to have problems.
The amount of trans fats needed to reach the two per cent levels was just four grams a day in a 2,000-calorie diet.
People could easily eat that much in a meal of pie and chips or just one doughnut.
Lead researcher Dr Jorge Chavarro said: "It?s really a small amount of fats that we observed having a significant effect on infertility."
He said his findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggested that women wanting to conceive should watch their trans fat consumption, as well as giving up smoking and maintaining a healthy weight.
This was particularly true for those with known problems in ovulating such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
It is not clear how the fats affect ovulation - but they may affect sensitivity to insulin, which is already known to play a role in fertility problems.
Oliver Tickell of the group TFX, which campaigns on the dangers of trans fats, said those with poor diets could be eating much more than four grams a day.
He said: "People who eat lots of take-aways and cheap foods could eat several tens of grams a day.
"There is already an overwhelming scientific case for banning trans fats and this new evidence gives it considerable new weight and urgency.
"There could be tens of thousands of women experiencing fertility problems and maybe underpartiallygoing IVF when what they need to do is just cut out trans fats."
Catherine Collins, chief nutritionist at St George?s Hospital in Tooting, South-West London, said she was not surprised the fats could drastically reduce fertility.
"Diet as a whole is something we need to look at more closely in terms of infertility," she said.
"Shoppers need to look out for hydrogenated fats when buying things like biscuits."
Dr Richard Fleming, from the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine called the research "very interesting".
"It sounds like a potentially devastating effect," he said.
The Food and Drink Federation declined to comment directly on the study but insisted the industry was committed to reducing trans fats levels "as low as technically possible".
A spokesman said: "We want to dispel the myth that this is a major problem. Trans fats appear in only a relatively small number of products."
Burger King said it has been using "near-zero trans fat cooking oil" since 2005 and McDonald?s said its restaurants will use a new oil from April.
But even if leading food manufacturers and retailers cut down on trans fat it will still be impossible for consumers to know how much there is in unpackaged foods sold in restaurants, cafes, delicatessans and work canteens.
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They can increase the risk of fertility problems by 70 per cent or more.
Eating as little as one doughnut or a portion of chips a day can have a damaging effect.
The scientists behind the study advised women who want to have a baby to avoid the fats, known as trans fats.
They are used in thousands of processed foods, from chocolate to pies, as well as take-away meals.
They have no nutritional value but are included simply to extend the shelf life of food.
It is very difficult to know the precise amount of trans fats in any food as it does not have to be put on the label.
Nutrition campaigners said the research provided ?considerable new weight and urgency? for trans fats to be banned.
The fats are found naturally in some red meat and dairy products, but most are produced artificially in a high-temperature process called hydrogenation which turns liquid oil into solid fat.
Previous studies have shown they can be linked to artery-blocking ?bad? cholesterol, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
Processed and fast foods are already implicated in Britain?s obesity crisis.
One in five Britons is obese and another two-fifths overweight.
Infertility is also a growing problem, with one in six couples having problems conceiving.
In the study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston looked at 18,500 women trying to conceive and found 438 cases of ovulatory problems.
If a woman does not ovulate there is no egg for sperm to fertilise and so she cannot become pregnant.
The scientists found that those who took two per cent of their energy intake from trans fats, instead of carbohydrates or polyunsaturated fats such as sunflower oil, had a 70 per cent greater risk of infertility through lack of ovulation.
Those whose energy came from trans fats instead of monounsaturated fats such as olive oil were twice as likely to have problems.
The amount of trans fats needed to reach the two per cent levels was just four grams a day in a 2,000-calorie diet.
People could easily eat that much in a meal of pie and chips or just one doughnut.
Lead researcher Dr Jorge Chavarro said: "It?s really a small amount of fats that we observed having a significant effect on infertility."
He said his findings, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggested that women wanting to conceive should watch their trans fat consumption, as well as giving up smoking and maintaining a healthy weight.
This was particularly true for those with known problems in ovulating such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
It is not clear how the fats affect ovulation - but they may affect sensitivity to insulin, which is already known to play a role in fertility problems.
Oliver Tickell of the group TFX, which campaigns on the dangers of trans fats, said those with poor diets could be eating much more than four grams a day.
He said: "People who eat lots of take-aways and cheap foods could eat several tens of grams a day.
"There is already an overwhelming scientific case for banning trans fats and this new evidence gives it considerable new weight and urgency.
"There could be tens of thousands of women experiencing fertility problems and maybe underpartiallygoing IVF when what they need to do is just cut out trans fats."
Catherine Collins, chief nutritionist at St George?s Hospital in Tooting, South-West London, said she was not surprised the fats could drastically reduce fertility.
"Diet as a whole is something we need to look at more closely in terms of infertility," she said.
"Shoppers need to look out for hydrogenated fats when buying things like biscuits."
Dr Richard Fleming, from the Glasgow Centre for Reproductive Medicine called the research "very interesting".
"It sounds like a potentially devastating effect," he said.
The Food and Drink Federation declined to comment directly on the study but insisted the industry was committed to reducing trans fats levels "as low as technically possible".
A spokesman said: "We want to dispel the myth that this is a major problem. Trans fats appear in only a relatively small number of products."
Burger King said it has been using "near-zero trans fat cooking oil" since 2005 and McDonald?s said its restaurants will use a new oil from April.
But even if leading food manufacturers and retailers cut down on trans fat it will still be impossible for consumers to know how much there is in unpackaged foods sold in restaurants, cafes, delicatessans and work canteens.
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Can food affect fertility?
Infertility can have many causes, including nutrition. Unfortunately, there is no one food or miracle vitamin that will make you more fertile but following a healthy, balanced diet will increase your chances of conceiving and of having a healthy baby.
If you are planning a baby:
Ensure you eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Include plenty of berries and citrus fruits in your diet such as oranges, grapefruit or fruit juices made from these fruits.
Cut down on fat.
Include a wholegrain food such as wholegrain bread, breakfast cereal and oats at each main meal every day.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
Top up your iron stores by eating lean red meat three times a week.
Eat calcium-rich dairy foods such as milk, cheese or yoghurt every day. If you do not eat a lot of dairy foods, choose other foods fortified with calcium such as breakfast cereal or orange juice.
Cut down on alcohol and drink within the recommended limits for health.
The balance of certain micronutrients in the diet can also aid fertility. All vitamins and minerals are important for good health, but women who are hoping to conceive should pay special attention to B6, C, folic acid, E, and the mineral zinc.
Vitamins B6 and E influence hormonal balances and so deficiencies can reduce fertility. Wholegrain breakfast cereals like oats and wholegrain bread and nuts are a good source of B6. Wheat germ, vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, corn, olive oils), nuts (almonds, brazils, peanuts and pistachios) are all good natural sources of vitamin E. Oils and fats which contain vitamin E should be eaten in small quantities.
Taking a daily folic acid supplement of 400micrograms up to three months before you plan to conceive and for the first three months of pregnancy can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida .
Vitamin C aids with the absorption of non-meat sources of iron in the diet. An adequate iron store is necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Berries and citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C.
Zinc. Deficiency in zinc can reduce male and female fertility. Good sources of zinc include meat, milk, cheese, pine nuts, oats, wholegrain cereals.
Do not be tempted to overload on vitamins and minerals, however, in an attempt to increase your fertility levels. Very high intakes of vitamins are not advised because they may in fact reduce fertility or cause other unwanted side effects. For example, megadoses of vitamin C can reduce fertility. High intakes of vitamin B6 can cause neurological damage.
Is my weight important?
Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important first step when it comes to being fertile - and not only for women. If a woman is underweight or overweight, ovulation may not occur. Not ovulating is one of the commonest reasons for infertility in women.The connection between body weight and ovulation is the hormone oestrogen. Fat cells as well as the ovaries produce oestrogen. So, if your fat levels are too low or too high, the reproductive cycle is thrown out of balance. Maintaining a healthy body weight is also very important for men.
Does alcohol reduce fertility?
Drugs such as alcohol can reduce fertility. Although some alcohol can help you relax and get in the mood, high intakes lower sexual response. Alcohol is toxic to sperm and overuse of alcohol can reduce sperm quality and fertility. Alcohol consumption should be kept within recommended limits, particularly if you are trying to conceive. Or better still, cut it out completely.Tobacco and other recreational drugs such as marijuana, opiates and anabolic steroids also reduce fertility.
Fertility food myths
Eating copious amounts of oysters will improve fertility. Apart from being rich in zinc, oysters will do nothing to improve your fertility.
Figs and eggs are good for infertility. This myth is based on the misconception that eating these foods will benefit the like- shaped organs within the body. However, figs and eggs are digested just like any other food and do not confer any special benefit or function.
Vitamin supplements will help with fertility. This is incorrect and in fact high dose supplements may do more harm than good.
Drinking coffee can increase sperm motility. This is a myth. It is recommended to limit tea and coffee to four cups per day.
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If you are planning a baby:
Ensure you eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day.
Include plenty of berries and citrus fruits in your diet such as oranges, grapefruit or fruit juices made from these fruits.
Cut down on fat.
Include a wholegrain food such as wholegrain bread, breakfast cereal and oats at each main meal every day.
Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day.
Top up your iron stores by eating lean red meat three times a week.
Eat calcium-rich dairy foods such as milk, cheese or yoghurt every day. If you do not eat a lot of dairy foods, choose other foods fortified with calcium such as breakfast cereal or orange juice.
Cut down on alcohol and drink within the recommended limits for health.
The balance of certain micronutrients in the diet can also aid fertility. All vitamins and minerals are important for good health, but women who are hoping to conceive should pay special attention to B6, C, folic acid, E, and the mineral zinc.
Vitamins B6 and E influence hormonal balances and so deficiencies can reduce fertility. Wholegrain breakfast cereals like oats and wholegrain bread and nuts are a good source of B6. Wheat germ, vegetable oils (sunflower, safflower, corn, olive oils), nuts (almonds, brazils, peanuts and pistachios) are all good natural sources of vitamin E. Oils and fats which contain vitamin E should be eaten in small quantities.
Taking a daily folic acid supplement of 400micrograms up to three months before you plan to conceive and for the first three months of pregnancy can help reduce the risk of neural tube defects such as spina bifida .
Vitamin C aids with the absorption of non-meat sources of iron in the diet. An adequate iron store is necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Berries and citrus fruits are a good source of vitamin C.
Zinc. Deficiency in zinc can reduce male and female fertility. Good sources of zinc include meat, milk, cheese, pine nuts, oats, wholegrain cereals.
Do not be tempted to overload on vitamins and minerals, however, in an attempt to increase your fertility levels. Very high intakes of vitamins are not advised because they may in fact reduce fertility or cause other unwanted side effects. For example, megadoses of vitamin C can reduce fertility. High intakes of vitamin B6 can cause neurological damage.
Is my weight important?
Maintaining a healthy body weight is an important first step when it comes to being fertile - and not only for women. If a woman is underweight or overweight, ovulation may not occur. Not ovulating is one of the commonest reasons for infertility in women.The connection between body weight and ovulation is the hormone oestrogen. Fat cells as well as the ovaries produce oestrogen. So, if your fat levels are too low or too high, the reproductive cycle is thrown out of balance. Maintaining a healthy body weight is also very important for men.
Does alcohol reduce fertility?
Drugs such as alcohol can reduce fertility. Although some alcohol can help you relax and get in the mood, high intakes lower sexual response. Alcohol is toxic to sperm and overuse of alcohol can reduce sperm quality and fertility. Alcohol consumption should be kept within recommended limits, particularly if you are trying to conceive. Or better still, cut it out completely.Tobacco and other recreational drugs such as marijuana, opiates and anabolic steroids also reduce fertility.
Fertility food myths
Eating copious amounts of oysters will improve fertility. Apart from being rich in zinc, oysters will do nothing to improve your fertility.
Figs and eggs are good for infertility. This myth is based on the misconception that eating these foods will benefit the like- shaped organs within the body. However, figs and eggs are digested just like any other food and do not confer any special benefit or function.
Vitamin supplements will help with fertility. This is incorrect and in fact high dose supplements may do more harm than good.
Drinking coffee can increase sperm motility. This is a myth. It is recommended to limit tea and coffee to four cups per day.
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Fertility Food
You'll be happy to know that there is fertility food to help increase your odds when trying to conceive. It's so important to eat right at all times and especially so if you are trying to become pregnant. Having a healthy diet increases the chances of conceiving a healthy baby. While you can conceive a baby on a junk-food diet, you should want to do everything possible to insure a healthy pregnancy and baby. Fertility Food
Calcium – Foods high in calcium helps to make strong bones and is especially important during pregnancy. Best to be in practice of eating foods high in calcium while trying to conceive. Dairy products – eggs – certain fish like salmon and tuna.
Tea is an excellent fertility booster. I’m talking about green tea and orange pekoe (regular). Tea contains a nice level of antioxidants which aids in promoting a healthy immune system. Research within the past decade shows that women who drink tea on a regular basis increase their chance of conception. I truly believe this – as each time I’ve become pregnant I am drinking a lot of decafe regular ice tea.
Vitamin B6 and folic acid are both needed to insure a healthy pregnancy. Leafy green vegetables, nuts and whole grains contain both of these B vitamins. B6 helps to regulate the reproductive hormones and folic acid helps to prevent some of the neuro-tube defects in the baby.
Vitamin C boosts the immune system and helps to aid in a healthy conception. Fruits contain vitamin C and it benefits both men and women’s fertility.
Water is the most important fertility food to consume. Water is needed to grow a healthy baby and to help maintain a normal pregnancy. Water makes up 75% of our bodies and is essential in a healthy pregnancy.
Foods to Avoid when trying to conceiveProcessed foods – also referred to as “sweets and junk food” contains high amounts of sugar and refined flour. They have no quality and add nothing to a pregnancy, except for weight gain (wrong kind). Gestational diabetes is a condition that pregnant women can get and processed foods is certainly prohibited. It’s best to give the pregnancy a good start by avoiding “junk food” while trying to conceive.Gestational diabetes causes the baby to become too large, thus the need for a cesarean section is possible. Also gestational diabetes can be a precursor to diabetes type II.Seafood has been show to contain mercury. Mercury has been linked with some serious birth defects including autism. If you eat seafood – it’s advisable to keep consumption to a minimum. Avoid albacore tuna, which has been shown to have high levels of mercury. Face the facts – your baby will depend on you and the foods you eat to help him/her to grow strong and healthy. Playing it smart is by choosing fertility food because this type of food is nutritious for you. This will insure a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby and helps you to avoid problems on down the road. Begin your healthy eating habits now.
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Calcium – Foods high in calcium helps to make strong bones and is especially important during pregnancy. Best to be in practice of eating foods high in calcium while trying to conceive. Dairy products – eggs – certain fish like salmon and tuna.
Tea is an excellent fertility booster. I’m talking about green tea and orange pekoe (regular). Tea contains a nice level of antioxidants which aids in promoting a healthy immune system. Research within the past decade shows that women who drink tea on a regular basis increase their chance of conception. I truly believe this – as each time I’ve become pregnant I am drinking a lot of decafe regular ice tea.
Vitamin B6 and folic acid are both needed to insure a healthy pregnancy. Leafy green vegetables, nuts and whole grains contain both of these B vitamins. B6 helps to regulate the reproductive hormones and folic acid helps to prevent some of the neuro-tube defects in the baby.
Vitamin C boosts the immune system and helps to aid in a healthy conception. Fruits contain vitamin C and it benefits both men and women’s fertility.
Water is the most important fertility food to consume. Water is needed to grow a healthy baby and to help maintain a normal pregnancy. Water makes up 75% of our bodies and is essential in a healthy pregnancy.
Foods to Avoid when trying to conceiveProcessed foods – also referred to as “sweets and junk food” contains high amounts of sugar and refined flour. They have no quality and add nothing to a pregnancy, except for weight gain (wrong kind). Gestational diabetes is a condition that pregnant women can get and processed foods is certainly prohibited. It’s best to give the pregnancy a good start by avoiding “junk food” while trying to conceive.Gestational diabetes causes the baby to become too large, thus the need for a cesarean section is possible. Also gestational diabetes can be a precursor to diabetes type II.Seafood has been show to contain mercury. Mercury has been linked with some serious birth defects including autism. If you eat seafood – it’s advisable to keep consumption to a minimum. Avoid albacore tuna, which has been shown to have high levels of mercury. Face the facts – your baby will depend on you and the foods you eat to help him/her to grow strong and healthy. Playing it smart is by choosing fertility food because this type of food is nutritious for you. This will insure a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby and helps you to avoid problems on down the road. Begin your healthy eating habits now.
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Eating for Fertility Food Plan
Food and love have been bedfellows for centuries. But can what you eat affect your ability to conceive? Ages before there was much understanding about the chemical or nutritional content of food, folks were making connections between food and fertility, attributing such qualities as shape (e.g. foods in the shape of sexual organs such as onions, oysters and figs) or the food's ability to make your temperature rise (e.g. chili peppers or curry) to increased potency or fertility. But can your diet really affect your ability to conceive?
Yes, both positively and negatively. Overly strict dieting that results in severe weight loss can disrupt ovulation in women or reduce sperm formation in men. Too much eating resulting in obesity may also negatively affect fertility. Scientific evidence supports only one specific food that may enhance fertility, and that's the oyster. The reason is not due to any magical powers, but rather to its abundant amount of zinc. Adequate zinc is critical for maintaining optimum semen volume and blood testosterone levels in men. Researchers at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia have found supplemental vitamin E to dramatically improve sperm mobility and viability. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin suggest that consuming 1,000 mg. of calcium and 10 mcg. of vitamin D each day may improve men's fertility.
On the other hand, for women, even small amounts of alcohol may interfere with fertility. Drinking alcohol in any amount reduced conception by up to 50 percent. Drinking more than one cup of coffee a day also seems to have a small negative effect on fertility for women, but may increase sperm motility in men if drunk before making love, so make yours decaf and his espresso. For men and women to optimize their chance of conception, a nutrient-packed diet that supports a healthy weight along with a multivitamin supplement with 100 percent of the recommended daily intakes is best. Men should be sure to get adequate zinc and vitamin E.
In recent years there has been a lot of buzz, both positive and negative, about soy and it's relation to fertility. Tofu and soy are excellent sources of protein during pregnancy. Soy foods contain plant-derived estrogen, known as phytoestrogens. These come in different forms and have different effects. Some may function similarly to estrogens in the body, producing a very weak effect compared to the real thing. And others act as antiestrogens, to reduce the activity of estrogen. Evidence is growing that these phytoestrogens may help with menopausal symptoms, as well as inhibit cancer cell growth. But, a few studies suggest that high levels of soy protein may decrease fertility. These studies tended to look at soy consumption levels that are much higher than most people normally consume. From the reports available, it seems logical to conclude that normal intake of soy proteins will not adversely affect your chances of becoming pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy. But, consuming large quantities of soy products is not recommended.
BREAKFASTOption oneOatmeal with 2 tablespoons wheat germSkim milkFresh fruit and calcium-fortified orange juice
Option twoWhole wheat toast with peanut butter and jellyYogurt with strawberriesCalcium-fortified orange juice
LUNCHOption oneGrilled cheese sandwich on wheat germ breadRaspberry Spinach Salad
Option twoTurkey (high in zinc) roll-up with fresh shredded vegetables in a whole wheat tortillaFresh fruitSkim milk
DINNEROption oneTurkey with Oyster StuffingAcorn squashGreen beansHerb tea
Option twoLentil Soup (lentils are high in zinc)Tomato and avocado slicesCorn breadFrozen yogurt
Option threeBeef BrisketGarlic mashed potatoesTossed green salad with pumpkin seeds
Snack optionsSmoked oysters on wheat germ crackersBlueberry Orange WhirlHandful of mixed nuts including peanuts, Brazil nuts and pecans
Healthy Hints
Men should get 15 mg. of zinc daily
Men should get at least 1,000 mg of calcium daily
Eat foods rich in vitamin E such as olive oil and wheat germ
Both men and women should avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
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Yes, both positively and negatively. Overly strict dieting that results in severe weight loss can disrupt ovulation in women or reduce sperm formation in men. Too much eating resulting in obesity may also negatively affect fertility. Scientific evidence supports only one specific food that may enhance fertility, and that's the oyster. The reason is not due to any magical powers, but rather to its abundant amount of zinc. Adequate zinc is critical for maintaining optimum semen volume and blood testosterone levels in men. Researchers at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia have found supplemental vitamin E to dramatically improve sperm mobility and viability. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin suggest that consuming 1,000 mg. of calcium and 10 mcg. of vitamin D each day may improve men's fertility.
On the other hand, for women, even small amounts of alcohol may interfere with fertility. Drinking alcohol in any amount reduced conception by up to 50 percent. Drinking more than one cup of coffee a day also seems to have a small negative effect on fertility for women, but may increase sperm motility in men if drunk before making love, so make yours decaf and his espresso. For men and women to optimize their chance of conception, a nutrient-packed diet that supports a healthy weight along with a multivitamin supplement with 100 percent of the recommended daily intakes is best. Men should be sure to get adequate zinc and vitamin E.
In recent years there has been a lot of buzz, both positive and negative, about soy and it's relation to fertility. Tofu and soy are excellent sources of protein during pregnancy. Soy foods contain plant-derived estrogen, known as phytoestrogens. These come in different forms and have different effects. Some may function similarly to estrogens in the body, producing a very weak effect compared to the real thing. And others act as antiestrogens, to reduce the activity of estrogen. Evidence is growing that these phytoestrogens may help with menopausal symptoms, as well as inhibit cancer cell growth. But, a few studies suggest that high levels of soy protein may decrease fertility. These studies tended to look at soy consumption levels that are much higher than most people normally consume. From the reports available, it seems logical to conclude that normal intake of soy proteins will not adversely affect your chances of becoming pregnant or maintaining a pregnancy. But, consuming large quantities of soy products is not recommended.
BREAKFASTOption oneOatmeal with 2 tablespoons wheat germSkim milkFresh fruit and calcium-fortified orange juice
Option twoWhole wheat toast with peanut butter and jellyYogurt with strawberriesCalcium-fortified orange juice
LUNCHOption oneGrilled cheese sandwich on wheat germ breadRaspberry Spinach Salad
Option twoTurkey (high in zinc) roll-up with fresh shredded vegetables in a whole wheat tortillaFresh fruitSkim milk
DINNEROption oneTurkey with Oyster StuffingAcorn squashGreen beansHerb tea
Option twoLentil Soup (lentils are high in zinc)Tomato and avocado slicesCorn breadFrozen yogurt
Option threeBeef BrisketGarlic mashed potatoesTossed green salad with pumpkin seeds
Snack optionsSmoked oysters on wheat germ crackersBlueberry Orange WhirlHandful of mixed nuts including peanuts, Brazil nuts and pecans
Healthy Hints
Men should get 15 mg. of zinc daily
Men should get at least 1,000 mg of calcium daily
Eat foods rich in vitamin E such as olive oil and wheat germ
Both men and women should avoid alcohol, caffeine and smoking.
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Saturday, June 14, 2008
Foods That Boost Sperm Quantity
The sperm quality and count has a direct bearing on the nature of food items men consume. Hence, experts suggest that men, who are hoping to father children in the near future, must make it a point to eat a balanced diet that ideally comprises of lots of fruits and vegetables (at least five servings a day), and a minimum of three servings of whole grains and beans, and some nuts daily.
The antioxidants present in leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and oranges -such as cryptoxanthin and glutathione- play a major role in enhancing the sperm count and movement, while Brazil nuts have Selenium in plenty, another sperm booster.
But, it must be kept in mind that vegetables and fruits one is consuming must be organically grown and are free from pesticide residues for the presence of dangerous chemicals could actually decrease the sperm health and count.
Another mineral that contributes towards healthy sperm count is Zinc, which is present in large amounts in wholegrain cereals, seafood, meat, eggs and pulses. Meat and seafood are also a rich source of Selenium.
Caffeine, richly present in coffee, on the other hand, has a perplexing effect on sperm count or sperm health. It boosts sperm count in people with lower sperm counts, while its effect on those with normal or increased sperm counts is just the reverse of that.
That is, if one's sperm count is normal, caffeine contributes towards actually decreasing his/her ability to impregnate his/her partner. So, be watchful, while using caffeine or caffeine containing food items/products.
Another factor that has a telling effect on sperm population and sperm movement is the overt influence of alcohol. Hence, for good sperm health, it is advisable that men may better refrain from excessive drinking and drug use.
Alongside a health diet, it is also effective to have a regular dose of supplements, provided you have a doctor's prescription to follow in that regard. The interesting aspect with supplements is that all of them can be consumed together in prescribed doses, in a single day, and there will be no side effects.
The common ones prescribed include Vitamin B12 (100 to 300 mg a day), Vitamin C (1,000 mg daily), and Vitamin E. The required dose of Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) is 400 IU daily. There are also supplements providing Zinc and Selenium available in the market. The amino acid -Arginine- also does pretty the same function, the dosage being 4 g per day with food.
On a realistic scale, it will take anywhere near three months for the new diet plan to take effect. In other words, after 90 days only tests starts to show any change or improvement in the sperm count and sperm movement. So, plan accordingly.
Tail Piece: Sperm count will be affected by activities such as smoking and alcohol abuse, and also prolonged soaks in hot water tub. All of this could kill sperm.
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The antioxidants present in leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, and oranges -such as cryptoxanthin and glutathione- play a major role in enhancing the sperm count and movement, while Brazil nuts have Selenium in plenty, another sperm booster.
But, it must be kept in mind that vegetables and fruits one is consuming must be organically grown and are free from pesticide residues for the presence of dangerous chemicals could actually decrease the sperm health and count.
Another mineral that contributes towards healthy sperm count is Zinc, which is present in large amounts in wholegrain cereals, seafood, meat, eggs and pulses. Meat and seafood are also a rich source of Selenium.
Caffeine, richly present in coffee, on the other hand, has a perplexing effect on sperm count or sperm health. It boosts sperm count in people with lower sperm counts, while its effect on those with normal or increased sperm counts is just the reverse of that.
That is, if one's sperm count is normal, caffeine contributes towards actually decreasing his/her ability to impregnate his/her partner. So, be watchful, while using caffeine or caffeine containing food items/products.
Another factor that has a telling effect on sperm population and sperm movement is the overt influence of alcohol. Hence, for good sperm health, it is advisable that men may better refrain from excessive drinking and drug use.
Alongside a health diet, it is also effective to have a regular dose of supplements, provided you have a doctor's prescription to follow in that regard. The interesting aspect with supplements is that all of them can be consumed together in prescribed doses, in a single day, and there will be no side effects.
The common ones prescribed include Vitamin B12 (100 to 300 mg a day), Vitamin C (1,000 mg daily), and Vitamin E. The required dose of Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol) is 400 IU daily. There are also supplements providing Zinc and Selenium available in the market. The amino acid -Arginine- also does pretty the same function, the dosage being 4 g per day with food.
On a realistic scale, it will take anywhere near three months for the new diet plan to take effect. In other words, after 90 days only tests starts to show any change or improvement in the sperm count and sperm movement. So, plan accordingly.
Tail Piece: Sperm count will be affected by activities such as smoking and alcohol abuse, and also prolonged soaks in hot water tub. All of this could kill sperm.
http://www.foodheal.com/html/Food-therapy-and-nutrition/S/Sexual-Health/200806/14-782.html
for more info
http://www.foodheal.com
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