5 Foods MEN & WOMEN Need Most ???
Foods for MEN
1. Tomato
Researchers at Harvard University, who studied the eating habits of more than 45000 male health professionals reveals that men who eat a lot of tomatoes, tomato sauce, or those who like to eat pizzas smothered with the stuff may b giving themselves a hedge against prostate cancer. They found that men who ate tomato sauce two to four times pr week had a 35 % lower risk of developing prostate cancer than men who ate none. A carotenoid called lycopene, which contains in tomato, appeared to be responsible. For best absorption of carotenoid, tomato should be cooked with some kind of fat. So pizza may b just what the doctor ordered.
2. Oysters
Myth has it that oysters are food of love ?? Science may agree with that. Just 2 to 3 oysters deliver a full day’s supplement of zinc, a mineral need for normal functioning of the male reproductive. Nutritional deficiencies do seem to be the cause of low testosterone. Getting adequate zinc can increases the testosterone levels and in course rising sperms (fertilization)
3. Broccoli and Cabbage
A recent Harvard studies finds that cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli and cabbage may protect against bladder cancer, which is common among Asian men. Research reveals that those who ate 5 servings or more per week of cruciferous veggies were half likely to have bladder cancer over a 10 year period as men who rarely ate them.
4. Peanut butter
If you want healthy heart, spread your morning toast with peanut butter. HEART disease is among leading killer of both men and women, but men fall victim at earlier age. Peanut caused a drop a blood fats called triglycerides. Researchers have predicted that the peanut diet could reduce heart disease.
5. Watermelon
Reach at the age of 55; more men suffer from high blood pressure than do women. Researchers suggest that food rich in potassium can reduce the risk of high blood pressure. US Food and Drug Administration urged the foods labels to bear a healthy claim about the connection between potassium – rich foods and blood pressure. A big slice of watermelon has 664 milligrams of potassium, more than in the amount of orange juice and banana. So, cut yourself more slices of watermelon everyday!
Foods For WOMEN
1. Papaya
This fruits contains twice of vitamin C of an orange. Vitamin C or its scientifically name Ascorbic Acid helps to your arsenal against gallbladder disease, which afflicts twice as many women as men. Scientist from the University of California found that women ho had lower levels of vitamin C were more likely to have gallbladder illnesses.
2. Flaxseed
Bakers use this nutty-flavored seed mainly to add some flavor and fibre. Scientist found that the tiny reddish–brown seed rich in estrogen-like compounds called lignans, as a weapon to combating breast cancer. So, have flaxseed on your morning cereal by easily grind in a blender or coffee grinder.
3. Tofu
Foods high in Soya protein can lower cholesterol and minimize menopausal hot flushes and strengthen bones. Iso-flavones, plant chemicals similar to estrogen as result of studies by scientist reveals that 90 milligrams of isoflavones was beneficial to bone ( especially to spine ). So, have some tofu in your daily dietary.
4. Cabbage
This round vegetable helps to combat osteoporosis, which affects women late ages. In addition to getting adequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D, some studies suggest that vitamin K may have a bone-protective effect as well. Researcher’s points out that dark-green leafy veggies like Brussels sprouts, spinach, broccoli; have all good sources of vitamin. But cabbage is the best.
5. Liver
Due largely to menstruation, women tend to be more anaemic than men, means of having lower Iron levels in blood that can cause severe fatigue. So lets have a liver especially cows’ liver, which rich in iron sources. It helps to increase iron levels in blood.
So, lets have this kind of recommended foods for our goos health.....
Monday, August 18, 2008
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