This article is about more than just healthy eating tips, in fact I could call it healing foods or herbal remedies because each of the foods described here have an element of healing as well as being a herbal remedy for some ailments.
Healthy eating tips on it’s own though will not cut it for anyone – this is about creating a healthy lifestyle and making the necessary changes to maintain healthy habits to live and enjoy that lifestyle to the fullest extent.
This is about creating a platform that can help prevent heart disease and cancer, both of which are the top two killers for men over the age of 35.
To achieve this you will need a combination of regular exercises and consumption of a variety of diet rich nutrients.
The nutritional needs for men and women differ in all kinds of ways. The healthy eating tips for men rely on nutrients which can assist in maintaining and building muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, food that is good for the cardiovascular system because that food is also good for erectile function in men.
Women on the other hand require specific nutritional values during pregnancy or for protection from breast and ovarian cancer.
The biggest challenge when providing healthy eating tips for men is that many favorite foods among men are generally not the best choices for a healthy lifestyle. So here we have to try to achieve a balance between some so called “favorite foods” and foods which also have diet rich nutritional value.
High quality, diet rich nutrients improve blood circulation thus are good for the heart and all parts of the body. These are also critical for maintaining a healthy immune system, preventing muscle loss, bone loss and oxidative damage from the environment. In addition to this they also provide a protective layer against chronic diseases, colds and cancer.
So an overall healthy lifestyle also includes a healthy diet, not smoking and getting regular exercise.
While we are on the subject of smoking, if you still smoke – Quit now!! I can’t emphasize that enough. If you need help to quit smoking, click here and read more! It is easier than you think, because it is all only in your head … I quit smoking from one minute to the next after 30+ years of smoking without any previous plans to do so on a specific date. I just quit after reading several articles on how this damages my body, now I am so happy I quit smoking– look at the video! It’s been 5 months now and I feel so much better. Do yourself a favor and STOP SMOKING NOW!
Back to healthy eating tips – I had to elaborate on the smoking bit because that is part of changing your habits to achieving an overall healthy lifestyle.
In addition to a nutrient rich diet there is nothing wrong with supplementing your nutritional requirements by taking additional daily vitamins.
Here is a list of healthy eating tips that, in combination with regular exercises, should be a good start to improving your health.
Fruit
Fruit is an excellent source of many vital antioxidant nutrients and phytochemicals such as vitamin C, carotenes, flavonoids and polyphenols.
Regular fruit consumption has been shown to offer significant protection against many chronic degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease, cataracts and strokes. In addition to this, regular consumption helps control the appetite and promote weight loss.
Eating whole fruit and drinking diluted juice decreases the rate at which sugar enters your bloodstream compared to drinking concentrated fruit drinks.
Here is a list of highly recommended fruit to include in your diet – read more on Healthy Fruits!
Berries
Bananas
Kiwi
Grapes
Apples
Figs
Oranges
Water melon
Seafood
Fatty fish are the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D which can help prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease. These acids are potent anti-inflammatory foods that help lower blood fat levels and reduce aches and pains in athletes. In addition to that , these polyunsaturated fats can benefit the heart, circulation, and immune system and reduce the risk for prostate cancer.
Try this list of a highly recommended seafood to include in your diet – Read more – Healthy Fish!
Salmon
Sardines
Tuna
Mackerel
Herring
Trout
Mussels
Oysters
Meats
All meats, Beef, Lamb and chicken share their attributes of being excellent sources of protein, niacin, selenium and phosphorous.
In addition to the above, Beef is also an excellent source of vitamin B12, zinc, riboflavin vitamin B6 and iron.
Chicken is also a very good source of vitamin B6, as well as a great source of pantothenic acid.
…and Lamb is also a great source of vitamin B12, zinc and riboflavin.
Have a look at the details of this highly recommended list of meats to include in your diet – read more!
Beef
Lamb
Poultry
Vegetables
Every vegetable should be on a “healthy diet” list period!
While vegetables in general are not considered a favorite diet for many people, do not dismiss their healing properties. Here’s a few facts to dwell upon – read more on Healthy Vegetables!
Broccoli
Brussels Sprout
Bok Choy
Cabbage
Red Bell Peppers
Carrots
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato
Garlic
Ginger
Soybeans
Tomatoes
Lettuce
Whole Grains
In general, men do get enough carbs in their diets, but unfortunately they tend to be the wrong kind, experts say.
Your body uses carbohydrates (carbs) to make glucose which is the fuel that gives you energy and helps keep everything going.
A diet rich in whole grains provides fiber, vitamins and minerals, all the stuff your body needs to keep your heart healthy, build muscles and keep you trim.
Have a look at some of the nutritional benefits of the following list to include in your diet – read more on Foods high in fiber!
Barley
Rice
Oats
Oatmeal
Nuts & Seeds
There are more than 300 types of nuts and every plant has a seed, however only a few are important foods crops.
Nuts and seeds are rich in their nutrient content but also in their phytochemical content. In addition to fiber components, important phytochemicals in nuts and seeds include protease inhibitors, ellagic acid and other polyphenols.
Here is a list of a few highly recommended nuts and seeds to include in your diet – read more on nuts nutrition!
Brazil Nuts
Cashew Nuts
Pecan nuts
Walnuts
Almonds
Hazelnuts
Pistachio
Eggs – Calories in Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of vitamin K and a very good source of the B vitamins, including biotin, thiamine and vitamin B12. Furthermore they are a very good source of selenium, vitamin D and protein. Depending on what the chickens have been fed, some eggs contain omega-3 fatty acids. Read more on Calories in Eggs!
Calcium Rich Foods – Dairy Products
Cheese provides many of the same nutritional benefits and health benefits attributed to milk.
Cheese contains a high concentration of essential nutrients in particular high-quality protein and calcium. Furthermore it contains nutrients such as phosphorous, zinc, vitamin A, riboflavin and vitamin B12 – Read more on Calcium Rich Foods - Dairy Products!
Desserts
If consumed in moderation and depending entirely on what that dessert is, just like every other nutrient, they all have some nutritional benefits somewhere….I think… I hope…ummmhh
The eggs, the fruit …. I’m running out of excuses… this cake just looks delicious!
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