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15: Eat these foods to boost your fertility! feat. Melanie Brown

Men, we’re looking at you: it’s time to take your sperm seriously.


Following on from last week’s listen, Ollie and Gareth are re-opening the ’NewlyDads’ classroom. They’re welcoming Melanie Brown, aka ’Spermy Spice’, for a masterclass on all things food and fertility. Melanie’s here to educate you on the foods you fellas should be eating to boost your fertility. She gives the top nuts to eat for your nuts, the foods you should definitely avoid, as well as explaining how weight can weigh in on your chances of having a child.


If you have any questions or experts you’re interested in hearing Ollie and Gareth talk about on the podcast, then send them into newlydads@jampotproductions.co.uk!


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Melanie Brown: https://melaniebrownnutrition.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/melaniebrownnutritionist/


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Credits:

Podcast Producer: @ben_johns

Executive Producer: @jemimarathbone

Videographer: @jamierg99

Video editor: @jakeji.p


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