Women who do the following have better rates of fertility

• Eating more beans, nuts and other fertility-boosting plant protein
• Eating more whole grains
• Having a glass of whole milk and other full-fat dairy food every day (even including an occasional small bowl of ice cream)
• Avoiding alcohol, smoking and drugs.
• Avoiding trans fats (check the Nutrition Facts labels on foods)
• Avoiding sugary sodas
• Avoiding too much caffeine. Do not drink more than one cup of coffee per day.

Risk factors affecting fertility in both men and women

• Overweight or severely underweight
• Stress may affect fertility or sperm count
• Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia
• Smoking
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Exposure to toxins, such as lead or certain pesticides
• Certain medical conditions, such as endometriosis