This herb is more valuable than ginseng; regular consumption can even extend one's lifespan.

Many men wish to become the longest-lived people. In fact, to be healthy and live a long life, the first thing is to ensure a healthy diet. Eating well, combined with a reasonable daily routine and exercise, will naturally guarantee health and longevity. So, what should men eat to supplement their bodies? How should they arrange their diet for longevity? Let's find out together.

Sweet Osmanthus and Yam Balls

1. Yam

Yam is not only known as the "food of the gods" but also has the功效 (efficacy) of a "medicinal food." Yam contains substances like amylase and polyphenol oxidase, which are beneficial for the digestion and absorption of the spleen and stomach in men. It also contains a large amount of mucoprotein, vitamins, and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the deposition of blood lipids on the blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and has the effect of prolonging life.

2. Peanuts

As one of the traditional foods beloved by the people, peanuts are good for nourishing and replenishing the body, helping to prolong life, and have been honored as the "longevity fruit" since ancient times. The saying goes: "Eating peanuts often can nourish your health." Research has found that peanuts have certain medicinal value and health benefits. With the reputation of a "vegetarian meat," the nutritional value of peanuts is higher than that of grains and can be compared to some animal foods like eggs, milk, and meat. It contains a large amount of protein and fat, especially a high content of unsaturated fatty acids, making it very suitable for making various nutritious foods.

3. Tofu

Long-lived people generally love to eat tofu. They say: "Fish causes internal heat, meat causes phlegm, but cabbage and tofu ensure peace and safety." "Sui Xi Ju Yin Pu" (a book on diet) states: "It can be made everywhere, and it's affordable for both the poor and the rich. It is truly the great master of vegetarian food. It can also be used in meat dishes, and the taste is especially delicious when frozen in winter." The main components of tofu are protein and isoflavones. Tofu has the effects of replenishing qi, tonifying deficiency, lowering blood lead concentration, protecting the liver, and promoting metabolism. Eating tofu regularly is beneficial for health and beauty and intellectual development. For men, eating tofu regularly has a good therapeutic effect on conditions such as arteriosclerosis and osteoporosis.

Mapo Tofu

4. Chinese Cabbage

Chinese cabbage is an ordinary vegetable. It has a delicious taste and is suitable for both rich and poor diets. Mr. Qi Baishi, a master of traditional Chinese painting, once painted a picture of Chinese cabbage, calling it the "king of vegetables" and praising it as "a hundred vegetables are not as good as cabbage." The ancients often said: "Eat cabbage for half a year, and the doctors can enjoy their leisure." This shows that eating cabbage regularly helps to prevent diseases and prolong life. Chinese cabbage contains minerals, vitamins, protein, and crude fiber. In terms of medicinal effects, Chinese cabbage has seven major benefits: nourishing the stomach, benefiting the intestines, sobering up, promoting bowel movements, lowering lipids, clearing heat, and preventing cancer.

5. Fish

Men concerned about heart health should eat more fish. Having three fish dishes a week or eating 30 grams of fish daily can reduce the risk of stroke by 50%. Medical research has shown that compared to peoples who rarely eat fish, the Japanese and Eskimos, who often eat fish, have a much lower incidence of cardiovascular diseases.

Light and Fresh Version of Boiled Fish

6. Apple

Eating an apple every day can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The quercetin in apples not only has anti-inflammatory effects but can also stop the development of cancer cells. Apples are also rich in vitamins and minerals, which can enhance male immunity and improve cardiovascular function.

7. Garlic

Garlic can not only prevent and treat colds but also reduce the risk of stomach and intestinal cancer and enhance digestive function. In addition, garlic can also purify blood vessels well, prevent blockages, and effectively prevent vascular diseases.

Golden Sand Fragrant Garlic

8. Pear

Pears are fresh, tender, and juicy, containing 85% water. They are sweet and sour, and rich in vitamins and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and iodine. They are known as "natural mineral water" and have been revered as the "ancestor of a hundred fruits" since ancient times.