Introduction: Most men scoff at "feminine" foods like vegetables and fruits, preferring to call themselves carnivores. However, a new report from the UK's Institute of Food Research suggests that consuming small amounts of broccoli weekly can help prevent prostate cancer.
Tomatoes
It's worth mentioning that tomatoes are another great fruit that men shouldn't miss. They are not only rich in vitamin C, but the lycopene they contain also helps to "unclog" glands and prevent prostate diseases.
Tomatoes and Eggplant Stir-fry
Broccoli
In the study, participants were divided into two groups, consuming either 4 servings of broccoli or peas weekly. The results showed that the group eating broccoli exhibited "anti-cancer genes" in their bodies, which can protect men from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cancer killer in men, second only to lung cancer. Each year, 680,000 men worldwide are不幸 diagnosed with this disease, and 220,000 die from it. This first-ever human clinical trial was recently published in the journal "PLoS Public Library of Science." Besides broccoli, other cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and purple cabbage also have significant anti-cancer effects, and men should eat more of them too.
Clams and Broccoli
Spinach
In addition, men should also learn from Popeye and eat more spinach. The magnesium in spinach can convert carbohydrates in muscles into usable energy, increasing male muscle strength. Of course, for men, a more significant benefit of spinach is that its folate and iron can promote red blood cell synthesis, increase the blood's oxygen-carrying capacity, and improve blood circulation, which can fundamentally enhance the quality of men's sexual life.
Tomato and Eggplant Stewed Spinach Noodles
Roasted chicken wings
Lighten up
Peanut cabbage