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08-12-2011, 03:29 PM
A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone,
yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender. ...…
A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone,
yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender.
While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have
their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns.
Here are ten foods all men should eat
1) Blueberries
Blueberries are another fruit that have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer,
thanks to their high levels of proanthocyanidins. However, blueberries' positive benefits for men
don't stop there, as studies have also suggested that blueberries may be effective in reducing
risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and age-related memory loss; a condition more
prevalent in men than women.
2)Whole grains
Whole grains are great for our health thanks to their high levels of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Most whole grains, including brown rice and oats, are particularly rich in B vitamins,
which are good for general wellbeing and can also help alleviate depression.
Individual B vitamins can also benefit male health in various ways.
Studies have suggested that folate (vitamin B9) can keep sperm healthy, while biotin (B7)
may help hair loss. Silica, also present in whole grains, could also help with healthy hair growth
3) Brazil nuts
Snacking on nuts is great for heart health and good skin. However, Brazil nuts are
particularly beneficial for men as they are packed with selenium; a powerful antioxidant
which studies have suggested can boost sperm health and motility. Furthermore,
selenium is also great for lowering "bad" cholesterol levels, preventing blood clots
and lifting your mood
4) Broccoli
Broccoli - along with other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and sprouts - contains a strong
cancer-fighting chemical, sulphoraphane, which research has suggested may reduce men's risk of
developing bladder cancer (a cancer more commonly affecting women than men),
prostate cancer and colorectal cancer
5) Oysters
Oysters are the highest natural source of zinc; an essential requirement for men's fertility and sexual health.
Zinc not only helps to maintain healthy testosterone levels in men, but it is essential for healthy sperm production.
On top of this, zinc deficiency may be responsible for hair loss in men, so an increased intake may
benefit men's appearance as well as health.
yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender. ...…
A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone,
yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender.
While there are some foods we should all be eating more of, men and women also have
their own set of dietary requirements as well as their own unique health concerns.
Here are ten foods all men should eat
1) Blueberries
Blueberries are another fruit that have been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer,
thanks to their high levels of proanthocyanidins. However, blueberries' positive benefits for men
don't stop there, as studies have also suggested that blueberries may be effective in reducing
risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and age-related memory loss; a condition more
prevalent in men than women.
2)Whole grains
Whole grains are great for our health thanks to their high levels of vitamins, minerals and fibre.
Most whole grains, including brown rice and oats, are particularly rich in B vitamins,
which are good for general wellbeing and can also help alleviate depression.
Individual B vitamins can also benefit male health in various ways.
Studies have suggested that folate (vitamin B9) can keep sperm healthy, while biotin (B7)
may help hair loss. Silica, also present in whole grains, could also help with healthy hair growth
3) Brazil nuts
Snacking on nuts is great for heart health and good skin. However, Brazil nuts are
particularly beneficial for men as they are packed with selenium; a powerful antioxidant
which studies have suggested can boost sperm health and motility. Furthermore,
selenium is also great for lowering "bad" cholesterol levels, preventing blood clots
and lifting your mood
4) Broccoli
Broccoli - along with other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and sprouts - contains a strong
cancer-fighting chemical, sulphoraphane, which research has suggested may reduce men's risk of
developing bladder cancer (a cancer more commonly affecting women than men),
prostate cancer and colorectal cancer
5) Oysters
Oysters are the highest natural source of zinc; an essential requirement for men's fertility and sexual health.
Zinc not only helps to maintain healthy testosterone levels in men, but it is essential for healthy sperm production.
On top of this, zinc deficiency may be responsible for hair loss in men, so an increased intake may
benefit men's appearance as well as health.