Guys, here's another reason to eat your veggies: they might be good for your sperm. Some studies show that male fertility and what's called seminal quality have declined over the last few decades. So researchers from two fertility clinics in Spain looked at the reproductive power of fruits and vegetables. The scientists have spent the past four years analyzing diet and possible exposure to workplace contaminants in men with fertility problems.

    One effort examined the effects that antioxidants might have on sperm. The researchers hypothesized that antioxidants could lower the oxidative stress that can harm sperm. More antioxidants could theoretically improve both sperm concentration and motility.

    The study enrolled 61 men from couples with fertility problems. Thirty of the men were shown to have sperm problems. The other 31 one acted as the control. Interviews revealed that the males with good semen quality ate significantly more fruits and vegetables-their diets were higher in vitamins and antioxidants in general. The study appears in the journal Fertility and Sterility. The researchers say this finding suggests that healthy diets lead to healthy sperm. So remember, guys, an apple a day keeps your swimmers in play.

    男人们，你们要多吃蔬菜，理由是：蔬菜对你的精子质量益处多多。一些研究表明，男性生育能力的重要指标精液质量在过去几十年间不断下降。为解决这个问题，来自西班牙两所生殖研究机构的研究者们对水果和蔬菜的生长能力进行了检测，他们更花了四年时间跟踪研究那些患有生殖疾病的男士的饮食状况和环境污染可能造成的影响。

    研究者们也对抗氧化剂对精子的潜在影响进行了测试，他们首先进行了理论上的假设：抗氧化剂能够降低氧化作用对精子的损伤，越多的抗氧化剂越能增加精子的数目和活性。

    基于上述假设，研究者们从众多存在生育问题的夫妇中邀请了61位男士参与研究。其中30位男士的精子质量存在问题，而剩下的31位男士则在研究中充当比照对象。访谈结果显示，那些精子质量高的男士平时吃下更多的水果和蔬菜，这使他们的饮食总体上富含更多的维生素和抗氧化剂。这项研究发表在《生育和不育研究》杂志上，研究者们称，健康的饮食有助于提高精子质量。所以，广大男性朋友们注意了！要多吃水果和蔬菜吖！