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 three foods all men should eat.
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 three foods all men should eat.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are possibly one of the best "superfoods" around, and the
popular fruit has particular benefits for men. Studies have suggested that the
lycopene found in tomatoes may reduce risk ofcolorectal cancer, lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart
disease; the leading cause of death in men. Research has also shown that men who
frequently eat foods rich in lycopene may drastically reduce their risk of
developing prostate cancer.
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.
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.
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