Want Your Husband To Get You Pregnant? Cook Him These 10 Dishes

Women with baby fever know that diet and hormones go hand-in-hand, meaning the foods we eat directly impact our fertility. But when was the last time you considered your husband’s diet? After all, it takes two to tango, so preparing meals to boost your man’s fertility might just make the difference between one line or two lines on the pregnancy test this month. With these 10 tasty, husband-approved dishes, you’ll keep yourself and your man nourished and satisfied – all while supporting those baby-making hormones. 

Salmon

The key to salmon’s fertility boosting magic? Omega-3 fatty acids. These healthy fats have been proven to have a positive impact on male and female fertility. Just one serving of wild salmon boasts 2.3 grams of omega-3s, making it one of the most omega-3 rich foods on the planet. 

Crispy Rice Salmon Salad 

Make this dish on Sunday so you and your husband can snack on it throughout the week. You’ll both fill your omega-3 quota in no time! 

Honey Sriracha Salmon Bites 

With 30 grams of protein and only 330 calories per serving, this nourishing weeknight meal comes together quickly and won’t leave you feeling weighed down – making it perfect for other evening (read: baby-making) activities. 

Lentils

I get it: When you think of “husband-happy” meals, lentils probably aren’t the first ingredient that comes to mind. But the key to loving lentils lies in how they’re prepared. These recipes are so packed with craveable flavor and texture that your man will forget his aversion to lentils after one bite. Which is good news, seeing as lentils are rich in folate: a B-vitamin that improves sperm quality in men, and supports overall hormone health in women.  

Lentil Stew

This Italian lentil stew is super simple and cozy, making it perfect for an intimate evening together at home. And we all know what that can lead to…

Sweet Potato and Lentil Curry 

Speaking of a cozy evening at home, this sweet potato and lentil curry checks all the boxes for nutrition, flavor, and simplicity. And bonus: sweet potatoes are a fertility-boosting powerhouse, too.

Sweet Potatoes

Another way to increase your chances of getting pregnant? Including more sweet potatoes in your diet. They’re loaded with beta carotene, which helps increase progesterone in women and may amp up your husband’s sperm count. 

Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes 

Give your Taco Tuesday a hormone-happy makeover by replacing tortillas with roasted sweet potatoes. Use your favorite ground meat and load them up with plenty of veggies, black beans, and guacamole to pack a nutritional punch. 

Buffalo Chicken Sweet Potato Bowls 

Is it just me, or is the flavor of spicy, tangy buffalo sauce always a winner among the male population? Use this to your advantage with these loaded sweet potato bowls. They’re packed with protein and plenty of beta carotene, so tell your guy to eat up! 

Maca Powder

Introduce your man to the magic of maca. The plant has been proven to boost sperm count and motility. It’s also said to be an aphrodisiac, so be sure to save some for yourself too! 

Macadamia & Maca Bars 

These tasty dessert bars are sweetened with dates, which have been shown to support reproductive health for both men and women. (So go ahead and have two!) 

Hormone-Healthy Herbal Bark

Another yummy treat featuring maca, this hormone-healthy bark is simple and versatile. Add dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, coconut, or anything else that satisfies your sweet tooth. 

Greek Yogurt 

Plain Greek yogurt and fruit is a breakfast staple for most protein-conscious girlies, but don’t sleep on its multitude of other uses. Adding Greek yogurt to recipes or using it as a base for sauces are both easy ways to add more calcium and vitamin D to your diet: two nutrients essential for female fertility. 

Fluffy Greek Yogurt Pancakes 

Whip up a batch of these protein-boosted pancakes on a weekend morning and heat them up throughout the week for a quick and satisfying breakfast for you and your husband. The pancakes and the gesture might just help you get a bun in the oven!

Greek Yogurt Creme Brulee 

A decadent dessert that packs in 25 grams of protein and helps get your hormones baby-ready? We’re in! 

When it comes to getting your husband and yourself baby-ready, a healthy, nourishing diet is key. Keep your hormones and your tastebuds happy with these satisfying snacks and meals. Pretty soon you may have another mouth to feed!