Proper nutrition, smoking cessation and regular exercise can help prevent heart disease and cancer, which are killers # 1 and # 2 for men over 35 years of age. Today we will talk about the products that are most useful for men's health.

Oysters Oysters and other seafood are considered to be powerful sexual stimulants. This is partly true, because oysters, mussels and lobsters are rich in proteins and trace elements, useful for men's health.

Several bivalve a day give a daily rate of zinc, which will help prevent prostate cancer. The right amount of zinc can also be obtained from mussels, lean beef and legumes.

Bananas Bananas are rich in potassium, which is necessary to regulate the work of the nervous system, the heart and especially the blood pressure. Diet rich in potassium and magnesium, which is in bananas, can reduce the risk of stroke.

Oily fish Oily fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, mackerel, herring) are the richest source of Omega-3 fatty acids. They help reduce blood cholesterol, reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve heart function, blood circulation and immune system. Only we must bear in mind that smoked fish is not suitable - when smoking is formed a mass of carcinogens that will negate the whole benefit. From salted herring is also very little use - the abundance of salt has a very bad effect on the cardiovascular system. Omega-3 can also be obtained from flaxseed oil, nuts and eggs.

Broccoli Broccoli cabbage helps in preventing heart disease and cancer. It contains a lot of vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium and phytonutrient sulforaphane, which has strong anti-cancer properties in the prostate and large intestine. A recent study by Harvard University found that 5 servings of cruciferous foods a week could halve the risk of bladder cancer, which happens in men 3 times more often than women.

Brazil nuts In Brazil nuts, a lot of magnesium and selenium are powerful antioxidants that help in preventing heart disease and cancer and protect the prostate. Selenium also helps to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. In day it is necessary to eat only 1-2 pieces.

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