My husband LOVES Brussels sprouts.
Just kidding.
Last Sunday he actually made a joke about Brussels sprouts being the worst tasting vegetable ever. They have literally been his least favorite vegetable ever. I, on the other hand, do love Brussels sprouts. Not because I think they taste great by any means, but because they just simply taste like they are PACKED full of nutrients. I almost feel like I’m going the extra mile every time I take a bite of one. AND they help with fertility. Bonus!
I’m not saying that eating Brussels sprouts on a daily basis is key to getting pregnant, but they are FULL of folic acid which has been known to increase sperm counts in men, improve womb conditions for women, and reduce birth defects and miscarriages for pregnant women. 1
I came across this easy and quick 3-ingredient recipe that actually makes Brussels sprouts an excellent and tasty side dish to nearly any meal. AND my husband actually likes it!
Brussels Sprout Hash
- 1 bunch of Brussels sprouts (trimmed)
- ½ package of bacon (I use turkey bacon for a leaner option)
- 3-5 garlic cloves (minced)
- Cut up bacon into small pieces and cook in a large skillet.
- Chop up Brussel Sprouts, or put in a food processor to make them finely chopped.
- Once bacon is completely cooked, add the Brussels sprouts and garlic.
- Cook until Brussels sprouts begin to brown.
- Salt and pepper to taste (if desired)
And there you have it- an easy, simple way to make a very unpopular vegetable taste good. Add this to fish that’s high in Omega-3 fatty acids, and you’ve got yourself quite the fertility meal!
1 Innes, Emma. 4 December, 2013. Trying for a baby? Eat Brussels Sprouts: Vegetable helps boost fertility in both men and women. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2518129/Eating-Brussels-sprouts-helps-boost-fertility-men-women.html
-Rachel
-Rachel
