snack

Avocado and Tomato Slices

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 25 min

Fresh slices of avocado and tomato sprinkled with sea salt and black pepper.

This simple, fresh snack provides a foundational boost for both partners preparing to conceive. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which are excellent for supporting female hormone balance and overall reproductive health. Meanwhile, tomatoes are packed with lycopene—an antioxidant highly beneficial for male fertility, specifically by protecting and supporting healthy sperm shape. The addition of olive oil helps maximize the absorption of these crucial nutrients.

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One serving≈240 kcal · 3 g protein

Calories240 kcal

Protein3.1 g

Carbs14 g · 3.9g sugar

Fat22 g · 3.1g sat

Fiber8.3 g

Sodium304 mg

Folate100 mcg DFE

Iron0.9 mg

Calcium26 mg

Choline23 mg

Iodine34 mcg

Zinc0.9 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

1 avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
2 tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1Wash and slice the tomatoes into thick rounds.
2Halve, pit, and gently slice the avocado.
3Arrange the avocado and tomato slices on a shared plate or individual small plates.
4Drizzle with a little olive oil (this helps your body absorb the lycopene from the tomatoes!), then sprinkle evenly with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.

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