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Packing a Punch – Five Foods That Can Strengthen Sperm

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Sexual health is about more than just looking good – it’s about whole body health. Nutritional support can affect how well you perform in bed just like it affects how well you perform in the gym. When your diet consists of greasy chips, fatty meats and chemical ridden drinks you’ll feel the effects in the worst place possible – between the sheets. The end result of a healthy diet can be problems that range Foodfrom a low sex drive to premature ejaculation or even impotency. Luckily, it’s easy to fix your diet and while kicking the “potato chips and an energy drink for lunch” habit can be difficult, the payoff is definitely worth it. These five foods can help improve your libido, boost your performance and strengthen your sperm.

Fish With the Right Kind of Fat

We’ve all learned about the dangers of too much fat in our diet, but some fats are so essential to our health that they’ve been named ‘Essential Fatty Acids’. A study published in the journal ‘Human Reproduction’ found that men with a higher sperm count had diets that included omega-3 fatty acids. Oily cold water fish like salmon, tuna and sardines all pack a punch with a heaping helping of omega-3 acids which can help not only strengthen your sperm – they also raise dopamine levels which heightens both pleasure and arousal.

Pass the Walnuts

Researches publishing in ‘Biology of Reproduction’ found that even a small handful sized serving of walnuts improves semen quality and mobility. As part of the study, they monitored the diets and semen of over 100 men and after 3 months, men who ate walnuts regularly saw improvement in the shape, vitality and movement of their sperm. What’s the secret? Walnuts are a good source of alphalinolenic acid (ALA), which is a plant based source for the same omega-3 fatty acids found in fish.

Leafy Greens

You’ve always been told to eat your vegetables but if general health wasn’t reason enough – how about the boost they can give you in bed? Spinach, for example, is crazy rich in magnesium which encourages better dilation of the blood vessels. Better dilation leads to more blood flow to the genitals which, in turn, means greater arousal and performance. Leafy greens get bonus points for being high in folate, a nutrient that helps boost overall health and sexual performance while also preventing plaque buildup in arteries. Want to know which leafy greens deliver the most bang for your buck? Choose from kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, cabbage and bok choy.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables High in Vitamin C

Getting vitamins directly from whole foods as opposed to a pill helps nutrients to be delivered more efficiently. Vitamin C gives reproductive health a boost by increasing sperm counts. Combine these two facts and you’ll see why men with strong sperm and increased performance load up on fresh produce like peaches, kiwis, oranges, chili peppers and dark leafy greens. Vitamin C derived straight from whole foods can help combat low sperm count, problems with premature ejaculation and general energy levels as well.

Oatmeal and Whole Grains

If you want to really give yourself a boost between the sheets, go Old School and have some oatmeal for breakfast. Whole grain oatmeal is one of the few natural ways to boost testosterone in your body. Testosterone helps with more than just showing off your muscles – a boost of this infamous hormone can help improve your libido, combat premature ejaculation and deliver stronger and better orgasms. The secret is L-arginine, which is an amino acid that helps to relax blood vessels. L-arginine has been used to treat various erectile dysfunction problems and is a well respected natural alternative to drugs like Viagra. You can find this miracle amino acid in whole grain oats, seeds, ginseng, nuts and green vegetables.

Armed with these five foods you can easily enhance your performance – and your satisfaction – between the sheets. Best of all, the boost they can give will help boost energy levels in and out of the bedroom, making it easier for you to stay active, keep fit and have some fun.