You are what you eat, they say. And the state of our health can be determined by the kind of food that we put inside our mouths. It is always wise to invest in health. Every man should always consider choosing well as to what foods are being ingested if one wants to live a fruitful life.

• •  Bananas

  This illustrious fruit comes in yellow, green, purple or even red. The fruit is as enigmatic as the women where they are native to – South and Southeast Asia. Nowadays, the Banana is synonymous to the word “sweets,” like the delectable Banana Split, and so of course “sweets” can never be healthy.

  But if we dissect this manifold fruit, it has a lot of benefits that can turn any Peter Parker to Spiderman or Clark Kent to Superman!

  Bananas are jam-packed in Potassium and an excellent source of energy when you’re on the go. The fruit can give an extra boost of energy if you’re trying to lift another 100 pounds to make those pectorals bigger and better. Fiber-rich, it acts as a laxative, and also regulates your heartbeat, nerves, and blood pressure. It can also lower the possibility of stroke and kidney stones.

  Also rich in Vitamin B-6 it helps your immune system and the formation of red blood cells which ensures that your nervous system functions well, and it also aids in protein metabolism. Rich in Tryptophan (an amino acid), the fruit is also to known as a mood enhancer. Since Tryptophan helps produce serotonin that calms the brain.

• Salmon

  This fish isn’t Memo, but it has the component to make you a healthier and better man! The “ordinary” Salmon is oozing with Omega-3 and has several health benefits. With bioactive peptides, gobbling a Salmon boosts insulin effectives, it gives support to joint cartilage and controls digestive tract inflammation.

  Other than that, Salmon is also a good source of Vitamin-D, which aids in eliminating fat, it also encourage faster absorption and metabolism of Phosphorous and Calcium. Vitamin B-12 is also found is also abundant, which helps the nervous system and the brain functions well.

• Broccoli

  Mother’s knows best! When they tell you to eat your veggies, don’t take twice or giving it to the dog. Broccoli would probably make you spew but this vegetable aids in cancer and heart disease prevention. It’s abundant in Vitamin-C, Potassium, Beta-Carotene, and Sulphoraphane – a phytochemical which decreases the risk of colon and prostate cancer.

  Steamed Broccoli can help in lowering cholesterol, and it’s also rich in fiber which means that the veggie is good for the digestive tract. And that same time, it also has a good detoxification effect on the body, due to 3 Glucosinolate Phytonutrients, namely Gluconasturtiian, Glucobrassicin and Glucoraphanin which aids in the body’s detoxification process and eliminating unwanted toxics.

• Whole Grains

  Whole Grains are not just the typical “grain,” just like women, most are rules – but there’s this ONE particular woman who is the exception.

  At the mill, a grain’s germ and bran are being removed, well, Whole Grains are different – they remain intact or pure, which means that it is rich in fiber and other important nutrients that are vital to our health, like Potassium, Magnesium and Selenium. Popcorn, brown rice, whole wheat bread, and buckwheat which are found in pancakes are Whole grains.

  Whole grains are also linked to have lessen the probably of diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancers. A tasty and healthy serving of Whole Grains can also provide you with a complete dose of B-Vitamins, which lowers cholesterol! It can also help maintain a flatter belly.

• Dark Green Vegetables

  Dark Green Vegetables are NOT just any green vegetables for that matter. Collards, Kale, Swiss Chard, Turnip Greens, Broccoli, Spinach, Mustard Greens, Cabbage, Green and Red Leaf Romaine Lettuce, and Iceberg Lettuce are some examples of green leafy vegetables.

  Dark green veggies are usually filled with minerals such as Magnesium, Potassium, Iron and Calcium, as well as vitamins like B, C, E, and K! If that doesn’t sell, beta-carotenes, namely, Zeaxanthin and Lutein that protects eye damages due to aging are also found in these types of veggies.

  Vitamin-K is tantamount with dark green leafy veggies. Benefits includes, bone protection against osteoporosis, blood clotting regulation, prevents and possibly increase atherosclerosis, prevents diabetes and protects against arthritis.

  Yeah, sometimes the “notion” of eating vegetables is not manly – but have you seen how ripped and lean the muscles of Prehistoric men? So, be a MAN and eat those greens!

• Oysters

  Oysters are considered as food for the gods and romantics alike. Legend has it that the infamous Casanova always devoured a dozen of this aphrodisiac every evening.

  But there’s more to the Oyster that it’s seducing powers. Studies show that the enigmatic shell contains Zinc which protects the body against prostate cancer. It also improves sexual functions, such as an increase a man’s sperm count, testosterone production, and DNA repair.

  Oysters are also rich in a protein called Tyrosine that regulates stress and enhances one’s mood. Collagen is also found in oysters, which gives the skin a healthy glow and avoid the early development of wrinkles. Vitamin-A, Calcium and Iron is also abundant in the shell, which keeps our blood, eyesight and bones healthy.

  It is also low in cholesterol, so munching devouring a basket of Oysters guarantees a younger, sexier and charming man. Just be careful when eating raw Oysters…because you might end up in the hospital than in bliss.

• Guava

  Hailing from the tropics, Guava is a combination of sweetness and subtly acidic. This mouth-watering and nutritious fruit comes in colors of maroon, yellow or light green. It’s edible from its skin down to its core.

  High in anti-oxidant called Lycopene, it lowers the risk of prostate cancer. Fiber-rich, this tropical fruit can help prevent constipation. Since it also jam-packed with Vitamin-C, Guava Juice helps relieve cough and colds, by decrease mucus production.

  Guava, also lowers cholesterol and reduces blood pressure. The fruit is also helpful to lose some unwanted weight if you want to have a flat and sexier abs!

So, the next time you’re at the supermarket, remember, that women are attracted to healthy men. 

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