Statistics shows that diet is related to four out of ten major causes for men’s death from cancer, heart disease, brain vascular disease and diabetes.   The following foods are believed to benefit men’s health.

Tomatoes: Tomatoes contain acids that promote secretion of gastric acid and help digest protein and other nutrients.   It also contains vitamin C which is involved in making bone collagen and keep arteries healthy.

Soy:  Soy contains phyto-estrogen, which is known to benefit women’s health. But soy is also good for men.   For instance, studies show Japanese men who eat soy products often are at lower risk of prostate cancer than their counterparts in the West. Soy also helps prevent loss of bone minerals effectively.   Men start losing bone minerals at the age of 60 just like post-menopausal women. Soy lecithin is known to improve short-term memory and learning ability.

Pumpkin Seed: Prostate enlargement is a problem for many men over 40.   A U.S study shows that patients who took pumpkin seed extract reduced urinating frequency and improved other systems. Pumpkin seed is a good source of vitamin E, which can help retard aging process.

Carrots:   Carrots contain beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in human system, which enhances immune response and prevent free radicals from damaging cells.   In addition, carrots contain rich potassium, which helps lower blood pressure and fiber in carrots can protect against intestinal diseases. Carrots are believed to be of anticancer.

Seafood: Seafood increases libido. Zinc found in seafood is good for semen production. Zinc deficiency affects sperm quantitatively and qualitatively. Oysters, shrimp, and crab are rich in zinc. Oysters are also rich in taurine and glycogen, which nourish the liver and the body as a whole.

Garlic: Garlic has a strong bactericidal, which can destroy invading bacteria in vivo. In addition, it promotes the absorption of vitamin B1 and the metabolism of carbohydrates to produce energy and reduce fatigue. Another function, which should not be inored, is that garlic enhances immunity. Garlic contains lead selenide, an antioxidant. Garlic is regarded as anti-cancer food.

Vitamin C rich foods:   Vitamin C is good for sperm.  The quality and quantity of sperm is on the decline in men starting at age 24.  If there is any drug that can prevent the sperm deterioration, that drug would be vitamin C.   A study by researchers at the University of Texas shows men who took 1000 milligrams of vitamin C for sixty days increase their sperm production by 60 percent and viability by 30 percent. In addition, the number of abnormal sperm decreased.

Vitamin C rich foods include kiwi, oranges, green cauliflower, and asparagus.   If a man is highly stressed, then he needs more of this nutrient.   Vitamin C promotes secretion of a cortical hormone to help tolerate stress.

Whole grains:   Men often experience high stress from work. Vitamin Bs including B1, B2, B6, B12 and folic acid are important for management of such stress. They help stabilize the nervous system and increase energy production, which help tolerate stress.   Whole grain foods including whole wheat bread, brown rice and wheat germs contain high amounts of vitamin B.   The polysaccharides in whole wheat bread can slow releasing of energy and help men relax.

Water:   75 percent of human brain is water. The first organ dehydration affects is the brain.   Dehydration results in fatigue and retard response.   A man needs 2 liters of spring water.

Deep-sea fish:   High stress leads to hyperglycemia in men and cause stroke in men at young age.   Omega-3 fatty acids in deep-sea fish can prevent the blood from clogging; reduce arterial contraction and lower glycosides, together greatly benefiting cardiovascular health.   Omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish include oily fish such as mackerel and salmon.   Men should these fish twice a week.

Green tea:   Green tea contain vitamin C which is absent in black tea. Vitamin C helps prevent colds and nourish the skin.   It also contains anti-aging amino acids.  Flavonoid compounds in green tea can also lower blood pressure.

Red wine:   If men have to drink, then drink red wine because the antioxidant polyphenols in red wine can reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and help prevent arteriosclerosis.   The grape compounds in red wine also help dementia.

Editor's note: The article is a work of translation. The claims have not been substantiated by the translator although we believe that at least the majority of the content is correct if not all.  The foods listed except red wine are greatly beneficial to men's health and probably women's as well.  Alcoholic beverages are recognized carcinogens and concerned consumers need to be aware of this.