When it comes to men’s health, testosterone levels play a major role in determining their lifestyle activities and health issues. Low levels of testosterone are linked to many diseases and their risks. Diabetes and osteoporosis are the most common of these diseases and perhaps also the most dangerous. A less commonly known fact about testosterone levels is that it also makes the patient highly prone to depression. This alarming symptom is not to be taken lightly as it tends to reduce the estradiol hormone level in the body. This sex hormone possesses antidepressant properties and therefore keeping a check on your moods and their sudden changes is important.
Studies reveal that obese men have lower testosterone levels. Same holds true for ardent smokers and drinkers. Hence to boost your levels the single most important lifestyle change to make is in your own hands.
While adopting a healthy lifestyle, there are also certain foods that have been proven good for men and women. Some of the foods that men should include in their dietary habits have been mentioned below:
To give your body an energy boost and the required amount of zinc, add oysters to your diet. Just two or three oysters a day can nourish your body with a full-day’s supply of zinc. Zinc is a crucial mineral responsible for the proper functioning of male reproductive system. Hence, rightly termed as the “food of love”; oysters may just be as necessary for your body as any other food.
Tomatoes are also extremely beneficial for maintaining a healthy body. Studies reveal that men who consume tomatoes in any form be it tomato sauce, are at a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Tomatoes contain lycopene which is best absorbed when cooked. For this reason try to consume tomato sauce at least three t o four times a week for a delicious meal experience and a healthy body.
For a healthy heart follow an exercise plan no less than three to four times a week, eat plenty amounts of fruits and vegetables and kick start your day with a mouth watering treat of peanut butter. Even though peanut butter is rich in fats but the fat type it contains, namely mono-saturated fats are good for the heart.
Hence including a small amount of peanut butter into your dietary habits may actually reduce the risks of heart diseases.
High blood pressure is found to be more severe in men than in women. To control your blood pressure and to reduce the risks of cardiac arrest adopt a diet plan that is rich in potassium. When shopping check for labels and target for about 2000 milligrams of potassium per day. Watermelon is one such fruit that is highly rich in potassium. It contains about 664 mg of potassium in a single large slice. Other sources of potassium are bananas and oranges. So take a fruity trip towards a controlled blood pressure and a healthy life.