Fruits and vegetables not only deliver a wealth of vitamins and minerals, they’re also overflowing with free-radical-busting micronutrients, like phytochemicals and antioxidants. Folate, Vitamin C and Lycopene which are found in fruits and vegetables have been associated with increased fertility odds.

Folate is extremely important during times of rapid cell growth and cell division in the body.  Folate is necessary for fertility in both men and women. In men, it contributes to sperm cell maturation.

In women it contributes to the creation of the egg, helps the egg adhere to the uterus during the early stages of pregnancy, and aids in the formation of the placenta. Therefore both men and women can benefit from adequate Folate consumption.  Folate is found in many fruits and vegetables such as strawberries, chick peas etc.

Lycopene and Vitamin C are also important to sperm health due to their antioxidant qualities.  Lycopene is found in tomatoes, carrots, watermelon, pink grade fruit and many other red colored fruits and vegetables.  And Vitamin C can be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables.