Top 10 Fertility Super Foods

A diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables, healthy fats, proteins, and whole grains, is something we all need, but it's even more important when you're starting to prepare your body for a tiny human. Whether you are actively practicing making babies, thinking about getting pregnant, or want to be in optimal health as a woman, these fabulous superfoods are great to include in your diet to boost fertility and balance estrogen and progesterone hormones. 

Oranges
Cut oranges are a tasty sweet snack, and freshly squeezed orange juice is like a vacation in a glass. They also provide vitamin C and folate. 

Blueberries
Like oranges, colorful fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranates are full of antioxidants and high in vitamin C, folate, and fiber. Antioxidants help to reduce damage to reproductive cells and are beneficial to both women and men!

Avocado
Extra Guac, on toast, in a smoothie, any way you slice it! It is the right kind of fat and a natural folate source.

Quinoa
Quinoa, along with other whole grains such as brown rice are perfect for controlling blood sugar levels. Too much fluctuation in blood sugar and insulin levels can affect hormone balance, which can be problematic for fertility, pregnancy, and beyond.

Sunflower seeds
Small but mighty these tiny seeds are packed with folate and protein, great for a quick snack or toppings for salads and cereals.

Lentils
Super versatile, and they contain folate, fiber, protein, and iron.

Wild-caught salmon
This cold-water fish is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and iron. It's is ideal for brain function and can even help regulate menstrual cycles. If you aren't a fish eater, walnuts and flax seeds are other fantastic sources of omega-3.

Oatmeal
This oldie but goody breakfast food is full of iron and fiber, and you can make it "just right!"

Red peppers
These bad boys are a great source of vitamin C and folate.

Kale
Kale me crazy! This cool kid on the salad block comes with fiber, folate, and iron.