Men and women have different nutritional needs - therefore there are foods that are more important for each to eat. Here are a few, and why they’re important:
- Tomato Sauce - protects against prostate cancer.
- Oysters - boosts zinc intake, which helps with the male reproductive system.
- Broccoli - protects against bladder cancer, which is especially popular in men.
- Peanut Butter - protects against heart disease.
- Watermelon - has tons of potassium, therefore protects against high blood pressure.
- Papaya - contains tons of vitamin C, which protects against gallbladder disease.
- Flaxseed - potential weapon against breast cancer.
- Tofu - High in soy protein, which can lower cholesterol and may minimize menopausal hot flashes and strengthen bone.
- Buffalo Meat - contains a lot of iron, which helps with anemia (this condition occurs more in women.)
- Collard Greens - may help with osteoporosis.
A new study has cemented the link between heart attacks and “the Western Diet.” This Western diet is defined as rich in fried foods, salt and meat, and it accounts for 35 per cent of heart attacks. The study also looks diets throughout the world and their effect on health. For example, the “Oriental diet” is high in salt, and therefore - for this and other reasons - a large number of Asian adults suffer from hypertension. The study claims it is diet, and not exercise, that has the greatest effect on incidence of heart attacks. Read more…
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