Enhancing your fertility

[quote align='left'] Neema Savvides, Nutritional Therapist with the Harley Street Fertility Clinic says;“Believe it or not this green micro cabbage is a baby making super food. Firstly, they are bursting with folic acid which is essential for boosting fertility in both men and women. This vitamin rich source also increases sperm levels and helps line the womb with the right nutrients raising sperm survival chances. “Another benefit of this folic rich food is that it also helps to decrease the risk of miscarriages and birth defects.”[/quote] The festive season is also the fertile season!  According to studies over nine per cent of all conceptions take place in the period between Christmas and New Year, making December the sexiest month in the UK Calendar.  Although parties and over- indulgence could be a potential culprit of the Christmas conception; research suggests that it’s more than a sprig of mistletoe that ignites the Christmas baby-boom! In fact scientists believe that the cooler conditions could also contribute to a man’s fertility levels.  Moreover, other factors associated with enhancing a person’s fertility often happen at this time of year- such as relaxing, socializing and eating brussel sprouts - yes brussel sprouts! This fertility-friendly vegetable also contains a phytonutrient called di-indolylmethane (DIM), which helps women metabolize balanced levels of estrogen (especially important for those struggling with fibroids and endometriosis). In fact, DIM binds to environmental estrogens like pesticides and hormones in meat and dairy products and helps rid the body of excess hormonal activities. Besides boosting your fertility, other advantages of these little green gems include lowering cholesterol levels , being a rich source of antioxidants and fibre as well as having anti-inflammatory properties.   So banish those memories of over boiled, flavorless sludge and follow these simple recipes to spruce up your sprouts!