Many foods that tend to be a favorite among men, but it is bad for health. Therefore, it never hurts to know 10 foods that can fight the disease while improving the health of men:
A. OysterAccording to Dave Grotto, RD, spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association, "Research shows that the content of zinc (zinc) in the oyster can protect cells from damage that leads to prostate cancer." In addition, "Zinc also serves on the reproductive system of male sexual include increased number of sperm," says Grotto.However, according to the Grotto, you have to be careful eating raw oysters at risk of infection due to Vibrio vulnificus. In addition, patients with liver disease, diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic renal failure, and alcoholics have to be careful to consume oysters because it increases the risk was greater in those diseases.Therefore, it is recommended to eat oysters with a dose of 11 milligrams per day, if you also consume other types of shellfish, lean beef, lean pork, or beans.
2. BananaBananas have a great source of energy and rich in potassium content needed to regulate nerves, heartbeat, especially blood pressure. Diets rich in potassium and magnesium (which is also found in bananas) can reduce the risk of stroke.As a source of vitamin B-6, bananas can also help the immune system, red blood cells, ensuring the nervous system to function properly, and helps metabolize protein.So enjoy a banana every day, at breakfast or before a workout at the gym. For those who are not enthusiasts can try banana orange juice, milk, tomatoes, and beans are also good for a diet rich in potassium.
3. Omega-3 fatty fishNo list is complete without a healthy diet containing omega-3 fats. Unsaturated fats are the fats that the body dpenting as beneficial for the heart, blood circulation, immune system and reduce the risk of prostate cancer."Omega-3 fats are anti-inflammatory diet can help lower triglycerides in the fat, reduce pain and pain in athletes, and help cure arthritis," said Joy Bauer, MS, RD, nutrition expert author Joy Bauer's Food Cures.American Heart Association recommends everyone to eat fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring) twice a week, because amino acids rich in omega-3."Fatty fish are also sources of vitamin D nutrition is good, to prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease," said Bauer.However, to get the omega-3 protein other than animal protein you can also get in plant foods such as flaxseed, walnuts, soybeans, canola oil, and egg products.
4.BrokoliVegetables broccoli helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Broccoli is loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and phytochemicals called sulphoraphane, (anti-cancer prostate and colon).Super-nutritious green vegetables may also help reduce levels of homocycteine, amino acids associated with an increased risk of heart disease and stroke. If you do not like broccoli, you can try sayuran'silangan 'such as bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
5.Kacang BrazilAccording to Bauer, Brazil nuts contain selenium and magnesium. Both types of nutrients are antioxidants that can prevent liver cancer and protect prostate health. In addition, people who selenium-rich diet decreased the risk of cancer. Selenium also helps lower LDL or "bad koresterol" and reduce the incidence of blood clots and heart disease.It is recommended that adults consume 55 micrograms of selenium daily from Brazil nuts, dry-roasted peanuts, turkey, tuna, or shellfish. Although the daily doses of selenium can be met in one Brazil nut, Bauer warned to not eat more than two Brazil nuts per day as it contains much selenium can cause you to overdose.
6. Whole Grains (whole Cereal seeds)Most men think is getting enough carbohydrates, but the kind they eat just one. "Diets rich in whole grains provide fiber, vitamins, minerals which support heart health, muscle building, and maintaining a small waist," said Christine Gerbstadt, of the American Dietetic Association.According Gerstadt, foods such as oatmeal contains soluble fiber in the body, but also contain vitamin B which can help lower LDL and good for the prostate.It is recommended to consume 10-25 grams of fiber each day, either from other sources such as oatmeal or apples, pears, and nuts. Keep in mind, when buying grain products, look for products containing at least 3-5 grams of fiber per serving. To avoid digestive problems, try to increase your fiber intake gradually, and do not forget to drink lots of water.
7. Plant stanolsStanols are natural substances in fruits and vegetables that have been proven to lower bad cholesterol. Many foods are now fortified with stanols, such as butter, yogurt, orange juice, and chocolate granola."Every day, men should consume 2 grams of plant stanols, plus other types of food to help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine," says Farrell.Farell suggested, take 2-3 teaspoons of stanols or 16 ounces of fortified orange juice stanols per day, because the stanols are safe to use as a cholesterol-lowering.
8. SoybeanAccording Gerstadt, rich in soy isoflavones, which protect the health of the prostate and has been shown to decrease the risk of prostate cancer. "According to a recent study, eating 25 grams of soy beans or about 1 ounce of soy protein daily helps lower cholesterol," says Farrell.The FDA has approved health claims by food labels that claim to consume 25 grams of soy protein per day is part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may help reduce the risk of heart disease.Therefore, no one tried to eat some soy products every day, such as soybeans, soy milk, soy cheese, tofu or tempeh.
9. Berry and cherryAll kinds of different colors such as cherry, purple, blue and red colors are very good for health because it can protect flavonoids and anthocyanins.Cherry fruit contains more than 4,000 different compounds that have antioxidant properties than vitamin C. Add berries in the diet help slow the decline in brain function that occurs due to the aging process.
10. Red and orange vegetablesVitamin C and beta-carotene is an antioxidant that helps protect skin cells healthy and prevent oxidation from the sun."Vitamin C is involved in producing collagen. Beta-carotene converts to the active form of vitamin A, which helps to repair the epithelial cells or skin," says Bauer.Bauer recommends the intake of all nutrients from red peppers (each fruit contains vitamin C 300% of the total needed by the body), carrots, squash, or sweet potato.According to the study of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, in addition to vegetables that have been mentioned above, there are still some major vegetables should be consumed by men (and women), which is dark colored vegetables, leafy greens and vegetables rich in other nutrients that may help reduce the increased risk of prostate .In addition, the man who runs a diet rich in nutrients in vegetables that contain vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium ditemukkan risk of prostate enlargement becomes smaller.
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