New Delhi, June 25 -- Did you know what you eat in your 20s can impact your fertility in your 30s - both for men and women? Fast food and poor dietary habits in your early adulthood may increase the risk of fertility issues later.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dt Priyanka Bandal, Senior Dietician at Manipal Hospital in Pune's Baner, revealed how fast food can harm fertility -

1. High trans fats and saturated fats: Found in fried foods, pizzas and processed snacks, these can disrupt ovulation and lower sperm quality.

2. Nutrition deficiency: Fast food is low in folate, iron, antioxidants (like vitamin C and E) and omega-3-6 fatty acids. These nutrients are essential for egg health, sperm production and hormone balance.

3. Weight g...