Men\'s health
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man on scales
We can\'t open a magazine and newspaper without being told all about the best way to bust your butt, shape up like J-Lo or get rid of the dreaded baby fat. But it\'s not just the ladies who need a bit of nutrition know-how… all the men in your life – partners, fathers and brothers – need the knowledge too!
Garlic
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garlic
This smelly little number is literally packed full of goodness! It has anti-cancer compounds, antibacterial and decongestant properties to keep coughs and colds at bay, and phytochemicals, which help lower cholesterol and prevent blood clots. Add it during cooking to practically any savoury dish
Tomatoes
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tomato
Tomatoes are rich in the antioxidant lycopene which may be important in preventing heart disease and prostate cancer. Lycopene is even more potent in cooked tomatoes, so adding a dollop of ketchup to those fries isn\'t the worst thing in the world. Other rich sources of lycopene include tomato puree, tomato soup and tomato slices
Broccoli
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broccolli
It\'s not only pregnant women who need this to boost their folic acid intake. Men need it to lower the levels of an amino acid called homocysteine. High homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke. Broccoli is also loaded with vitamin C, betacarotene, potassium and a phytochemical called sulphoraphane, which helps reduce the risk of cancer
Oily fish
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oily fish salmon
Fish such as salmon, tuna, mackerel and herring contain essential fatty acids, which are beneficial in preventing heart disease, some cancers, arthritis and depression. Mackerel is an especially rich source of selenium. Research at Cornell University found those taking selenium supplements (200 mcg daily) had 63% fewer prostate cancers and 39% lower cancer rate overall
Steak
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steak
Red meat is a great source of zinc, vitamin B12 and iron. Zinc is involved in hundreds of body functions, from producing DNA to the sense of taste. Vitamin B12 also has many functions including energy release and iron is essential for carrying oxygen from the lungs all around the body. Choose leaner cuts of meat and avoid cheaper products such as burgers and pies as these are very high in saturated fat. Remember to limit red meat to 3 times a week.
Milk
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milk
What more could a body ask for? Milk is one of our main sources of calcium and low intakes of calcium have been linked with heart disease, colon cancer and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is not just a disease that affects older women - 1 in 12 men now suffer from osteoporosis so it\'s vital to have an adequate calcium intake. Choose semi-skimmed or skimmed milk for a low fat source of calcium, with protein too
Nuts and seeds
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nuts and seeds
All those tough nuts out there, take note! These little goodies are crammed full of vitamins and minerals. Brazil nuts are especially high in magnesium and selenium – an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease, cancer and protects prostate health. Sprinkle seeds such as linseed (flaxseed) over cereal to pack in more goodness, snack on a small handful of nuts instead of crisps or hand him the peanut butter instead of marmalade as his morning toast-topper
Bananas
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bunch of bananas
This crazy fruit will boost energy as well as boosting his potassium levels. Potassium is needed to regulate your nerves, heartbeat and blood pressure. Bananas can also be useful hangover cures after a night on the town!
Potatoes
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potato
Good old spuds! Cheap and cheerful, boiled or baked, they never fail to fill us up. They\'re also packed full of vitamin C, along with lots of other vitamins and minerals. Eat the skin for fibre and go easy on the chipped variety!
Beer
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beer
That\'s right! Beer contains phytochemicals that have been shown to help prevent heart disease, but this doesn\'t give him licence to become a lager lout!
