Go easy on the alcohol

It’s okay to indulge and have a few cocktails this holiday season, and after this year, we have definitely earned that extra one. However, it’s easy to get carried away and consume excessive alcohol during celebrations.

Alcohol intake has been linked to increased DNA fragmentation in sperm and reduced oocyte quality, however there are still ways you could enjoy a family friendly tipple without the additional concern of it affecting your fertility, such as this drink below.

The Sweet Adeline

Ingredients:

1/4 cup fresh pomegranate juice (Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and has shown to benefit both male and female fertility)
1 tablespoon cinnamon syrup
1 teabag black tea blend with orange and spice
1/2 to 3/4 cup hot water, to taste
Cinnamon stick, for garnish

Method:

Pour the pomegranate juice and cinnamon syrup into a warm mug
Add teabag and fill with hot water
Allow tea to diffuse for a few minutes and then remove the teabag
Stir and then garnish with a cinnamon stick

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Go easy on the alcohol