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A varied, balanced diet is the cornerstone of healthy living for everyone,
yet healthy eating can sometimes mean different things depending on your gender.
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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.
6) 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 of
colorectal 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.
7) Eggs
For men suffering from hair loss, eggs may also provide the perfect solution.
Eggs are an excellent source of protein, which is essential for hair growth,
as well as being rich in biotin (vitamin B7). Egg yolks are also a good source
of iron,
which some studies have suggested can alleviate hair loss, which can be caused
by anaemia.
8) Pomegranate juice
Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and research
has suggested that
drinking the juice of this "superfood" can help lower cholesterol - which can be
high in many men
as young as their 20s - and prevent hypertension. A study has also found that
drinking just one
8oz glass of pomegranate juice a day could dramatically slow down the progress
of prostate cancer.
9) Garlic
Garlic is well known for boosting heart health, and a study on the effects of
garlic consumption on males
has shown that regularly eating garlic could help lower men's cholesterol
levels. Furthermore,
research findings published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute have
suggested that
regularly eating garlic and onions could help lower men's risk of developing
prostate cancer.
10) Salmon
Salmon is not only a great source of protein, but it is an excellent source of
omega-3
fatty acids, which can help address many of men's most common health complaints.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to lowered levels of "bad" cholesterol and
can also reduce risk of many illnesses, including heart disease,
colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and depression.
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