Gender Foods
Okay, we all know eating fruits and vegetables is important
for long term health and longevity for everyone. However, a
question - and some probable answers - has come up. Are some
foods better for men while others are better for women?
According to an issue of Readers Digest - yes!
The top five food men
need most:
1. Tomato sauce. Men who eat tomato sauce two to four times
a week have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
2. Broccoli. Five servings of cruciferous vegetables per week
will cut the risk of bladder cancer in half.
3. Oysters. The zinc found in oysters - an oft-touted aphrodisiac
- helps with reproductive health.
4. Peanut butter. Monounsaturated fat found here helps lower
cholesterol and battle heart disease.
5. Watermelon. Chock full of potassium, which fights high
blood pressure.
The top five food for
women:
1. Papaya. Eating papaya fights gall bladder disease.
2. Flaxseed. Filled with estrogen-like compounds called lignans,
it has shown to slow tumor growth in women with breast cancer.
3. Tofu. The high soy protein content can lower cholesterol
and minimize hot flashes.
4. Buffalo meat. Provides a low-fat alternative and a dose
of iron lost in menstruation.
5. Collard greens. Women who eat foods rich in vitamin K have
a 30-percent less chance to have bone fractures.
It appears women get a raw deal in this one as the food for
men looks a lot more appealing!
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