Fertility Foods – Salmon and Avocado Pasta

When trying to conceive, it’s important to assess your diet and lifestyle. Many research studies show that eating certain foods, whilst avoiding some others can have a positive impact on both male and female fertility. As discussed in our article Is your lifestyle hurting your fertility, Vitamin D can be a key factor when trying to conceive, with some studies showing that infertility can be linked with low levels of Vitamin D. Help boost your D intake with some salmon in this delicious pasta dish!

Ingredients

• 1/2 tin pink salmon
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 tsp butter
• 2 tsp flour
• 1/4 C milk
• 1/2 cooked small pasta shells
• 1/8 C frozen baby peas
• 1 tbsp cheese (optional)

Instructions

• Melt butter in saucepan, and flour and stir to a paste.
• Add milk and stir until combined and thickened.
• Mash avocado in a bowl with a fork, then add flaked salmon and mash into the avocado.
• Stir avocado mixture into milk mixture over low heat until combined, add pasta and peas and continue to heat for approximately 5 minutes, or until peas are heated through.
• Add cheese if desired and serve.

Source: https://www.huggies.com.au

After some more Fertility Food recipes? Try these fluffy buckwheat pancakes or a refreshing avocado and prawn salad.

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