Ten Foods That Can Boost Male Health

 

There are certain foods that can greatly improve male health. Here are 10 foods that boost male health.

1. Lean Red Meat

Red meat is good for male health because lean beef cut contains more protein and less fat than chicken breast. Red meat is one of the best sources of leucine and other amino acids to build muscle.

It is one of the guilt free foods due to its low amount of fat and carbohydrate.

2. Chocolate

Eating the right amount of chocolate can help improve your blood circulation. Flavanol, a substance contained in black chocolate is able to lower bad cholesterol levels, improve blood circulation, and keep blood pressure normal. A man with bad blood circulation has greater risk to develop erectile dysfunction.

3. Seashells

Seashells and other kinds of seafood contains abundant amount of zinc that is essential for heart, muscle, and reproductive health. Zinc deficiency can decrease sperm quality which can cause male infertility. If you are not a fan of seafood, try to consume nuts and beans as alternative sources of zinc.

4. Avocado

Avocado has a good amount of good fats such as monounsaturated fat. Incorporating monounsaturated fat can help lower your bad cholesterol levels. Olive oil and nuts are also good sources of good fat.

5. Fish

Fish like salmon or tuna are great sources of good fats. These foods contain omega-3 fatty acid which is beneficial to protect yourself against heart disease, some forms of cancer, and arthritis. Make sure you consume these kinds of fishes twice a week regularly to prevent heart disease.

6. Ginger

Ginger has anti-inflammation substance which helps relieve pain and injury after high intensity training.

7. Milk and yogurt

Milk contains whey protein and yogurt is a good source of leucine, one of the amino acids essential for building muscle. In addition to its abundant amount of good bacteria, yogurt is also fortified with potassium.

8. Banana

Among other fruits, banana is the greatest source of potassium. It is extremely important for muscle and bone health. Banana is also believed to be able to lower blood pressure.

9. Pistachio

This kind of nut gives you a good amount of protein, fiber, and zinc. It also tastes great for snack when you are on a diet.

10. Brazilian nut

Brazilian nut is a great source of selenium. This substance is believed to be able to boost immunity, balance thyroid hormone, and reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer.

By Julian Hee 

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