Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Healthy Eating : Recommended Foods For Men

By James Milner

These are 5 healthy foods for men. Eating them regularly will make sure you're well on your way to a longer lasting, healthier life.

Tomatoes. This fruit contains a useful nutrient called lycopene. This has been shown to be beneficial in preventing prostrate cancer in men. To see the full benefits of this healthy nutrient the tomatoes need to be broken down, so go for either tomato juice or tomato sauce as opposed to whole tomatoes.

Oysters. This seafood is a high quality protein source and is perfect for building lean muscle. They also provide omega 3's and zinc, of which lots of men are lacking, and aid in testosterone production.

Brazil Nuts. Nuts in general are a great nutrient snack full of fiber, healthy fats and protein. Brazil nuts in particular are recommended though because they are packed with selenium, which is a mineral that is crucial in producing antioxidants to fend off disease. In fact, just one one will give you your RDA of it.

Broccoli. Studies have resulted in substantial evidence showing the anti-cancer benefits of this superfood. It's full of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that both detoxify your blood arteries and maintain strong and healthy cells

Flaxseed. These are an ideal source of nutrients, healthy fats and fiber and they help you get rid of toxins. For your body to absorb the full health benefits of them they need to be ground down before they're eaten. Once ground you can add them to shakes, cereal and oatmeal.

There are plenty of other healthy foods for men but these are a good start. Begin by increasing your consumption of these, and then each subsequent month add another 5 healthy foods into your regular diet.

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