DIET CHART FOR OLIGOSPERMIA (LOW SPERM COUNT)
INTRODUCTION
Oligospermia is a condition in which the sperm count is less than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen. The common symptoms associated with Oligospermia are thin discharge and less discharge, sexual inability, pain and swelling in testicles area, less facial and body hairs. A balanced diet which is rich in Vitamin C, B12, Zinc, and Omega-3 fatty acid will help to promote the production of sperms. If the balanced diet is not consumed in oligospermia then it will result in infertility.
DAILY DIET SCHEDULE
EARLY-MORNING
Herbal tea / Green tea/ Soaked almonds/ Walnuts
BREAKFAST
Veg dalia / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Cheela (Moong dal) / Ragi roti / Chapatti with Veg or Dal / Egg white -1
MID-MORNING
Fruits / Coconut water / Herbal tea / Green tea / Salad
LUNCH
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Saburdana khichdi / Vegetable + Dal + Salad / Non- veg (once in a week)
EVENING
Sprouts / Green tea / Veg. / Non- veg / Lentil Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Salad / Fox nut (Makhane)
DINNER
Chapatti / Boiled Rice / Vegetable + Dal
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
TO BE CONSUMED
Rice (Brown rice), Oats, Quinoa, Wheat, Barley, Pearl millet (Bajra), Foxtail millet (Kangni)
TO BE AVOIDED
Refined flour
VEGETABLES
TO BE CONSUMED
Zucchini, Sweet potato, Pumpkin, Ginger, Celery, Eggplant, Onion, Coriander, Radish, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Collard green, Bok Choy, Cabbage, Spinach, Beets, Lettuce, Parsley, Turnip, Carrots, Cucumber, Lima beans, Bottle gourd, Ridge gourd, Round gourd.
TO BE AVOIDED
Canned vegetables
FRUITS
TO BE CONSUMED
Apricots, Watermelon, Banana, Guava, Papaya, Muskmelon, Apple, Sapodilla, Plum, Pomegranate, Kiwi, Pear, Avocado, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Cherries, Blueberries.
TO BE AVOIDED
Canned vegetables
DRY FRUITS / SEEDS
TO BE CONSUMED
Walnuts, Almonds, Cashews nuts, Hazelnut, Brazil nuts, Pumpkin seeds, Flaxseeds
TO BE AVOIDED
Nil
PULSES
TO BE CONSUMED
All Pulses and Lentils can be consumed.
TO BE AVOIDED
Horse gram
SPICES
TO BE CONSUMED
Turmeric, Coriander, Fenugreek, Cumin, Black pepper, Thyme, Cardamom, Cinnamon
TO BE AVOIDED
Excess amount of salt and red chilies
DAIRY PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Milk, Buttermilk, Cow ghee, Cheese, Butter
TO BE AVOIDED
Soy milk, Tofu, Tea, Coffee
NON – VEG
TO BE CONSUMED
Lean meat, Chicken, Eggs, Cold water fish Salmon, Sardines, Tuna, and Mackerel (once in week).
TO BE AVOIDED
Red meat, Processed and Fried meat, Beef, Pork, Prawns, Crab, Lobster.
FATS
TO BE CONSUMED
Cow ghee, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Canola oil, Rice bran oil, Almond oil, Coconut oil.
TO BE AVOIDED
Palm oil
DRINKS
TO BE CONSUMED
Coconut water, Sugarcane juice, Homemade soups, Herbal tea, Homemade juices
TO BE AVOIDED
Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, Canned soup and Packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Carbonated drinks
OTHER PRODUCTS
TO BE CONSUMED
Jaggery, Honey
TO BE AVOIDED
Alcohol, Junk food, Packed and Processed food
HOME REMEDIES
- Fenugreek Seeds – Soak fenugreek seeds overnight and eat it in early morning or you can also drink the water in which seeds are soaked.
- Cow’s Ghee – Add 1/2 tsp of cow’s ghee in glass of milk. Consume it daily.
- Almonds – Eat soaked almonds daily, it helps to increase sperm count.
- Dates – Eat few dates with lukewarm milk at bedtime.
HEALTH TIPS
- Do not consume alcohol
- Quit smoking.
- Eat anti-oxidant rich diet.
- Get proper sleep.
- Maintain ideal body weight.
- Do exercise and increase physical activity.
