ESSENTIAL FOODS FOR MALES
· A healthy eating also depends on your gender.
· Men and women have their own set of dietary requirements because of their own unique health concerns.
· Here are some foods all men should eat.
1. Tomatoes
· Lycopene, found in tomatoes, reduces cholesterol, and risk of heart disease, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer.
2. Blueberries (neel badri)
· Blueberries are another fruit that reduces risk of prostate cancer, due to their high levels of proanthocyanidins.
· Blueberries are also effective in reducing risk of heart disease, Type 2 Diabetes and age-related memory loss.
3. Brazil nuts (trikon phal)
· Brazil nuts are packed with selenium, a powerful antioxidant, which can boost sperm health and motility.
· Selenium is also great for lowering "bad" cholesterol levels, preventing blood clots and lifting your mood.
4. Broccoli (hari phoolgobhi)
· Broccoli, along with other cruciferous vegetables like cabbage and sprouts, contains a chemical, sulphoraphane.
· It reduces men's risk of developing bladder cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer.
5. Oysters (ghonga machli)
· Oysters are the highest natural source of zinc, essential for healthy sperm production, testosterone levels and sexual health.
· Zinc deficiency is responsible for hair loss in men.
6. Whole grains
· Whole grains are great for our health due 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 well-being and can also help prevent depression.
· Individual B vitamins can also benefit male health in various ways.
· Folate (vitamin B9) can keep sperm healthy, while biotin (B7) can help prevent hair loss.
· Silica, also present in whole grains, helps with healthy hair growth.
7. Eggs
· For men suffering from hair loss, 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 prevents hair loss caused by anaemia.
8. Pomegranate juice (anaar)
· Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
· Drinking this juice can help lower cholesterol, which can be high in many men as young as their 20s, and prevent hypertension.
· Drinking just one glass of pomegranate juice a day can dramatically slow down the progress of prostate cancer.
9. Garlic (lehsoon)
· Garlic is well known for boosting heart health.
· Regularly eating garlic lowers men's cholesterol levels.
· Regularly eating garlic and onions helps lower men's risk of developing prostate cancer.
10. Salmon (machli)
· 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 enable lowered levels of "bad" cholesterol and can also reduce risk of many illnesses, including heart disease, colorectal cancer, prostate cancer and depression.