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Tomatoes
This plump red FRUIT provides a powerful punch for men especially. Yes, it is a fruit, not a vegetable. If it has seeds, it’s considered a fruit. You might have heard of the powerful nutrient in tomatoes called lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to be beneficial in preventing prostate cancer in men. To absorb this wonderful nutrient the tomatoes need to be broken down, so that means cooked tomatoes, tomato sauce or paste and tomato juice.

Oysters
Don't pass on these slimy sea mollusks just yet. Oysters are a high quality protein source which is great for building lean muscle. They also provide heart healthy omega 3's as well as another prized nutrients that every man should have in their diet. Oysters have been known for centuries as a libido enhancer. This is mainly from the high concentration of Zinc. Most men today are shown to be deficient in this vital nutrient. It aids in testosterone production which gives men the strength and energy for all types of activity!

Brazil Nuts
Nuts are a great nutrient-dense snack full of fibre, healthy fats and even protein. Brazil nuts especially are high in selenium. Just a few Brazil nuts should give you your recommended daily allowance of the selenium. This mineral is crucial in antioxidant production in your body to fight off disease.

Broccoli
We all hear how good this green cruciferous vegetable is for us. But most men don't really know how beneficial broccoli really is for their health and longevity. More and more evidence is mounting showing the benefits in this super food. Look at broccoli as ‘nature's broom’ as it is high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that clean your arteries and keep your cells strong and healthy throughout your body.

Flaxseed
This little seed is loaded with nutrients. A lot of people know flaxseeds are a good source of healthy fats and fibre. But the mistake they make is eating the seeds whole. For your body to absorb the fats, flaxseeds need to be ground before they are eaten. A coffee grinder is great for this or you can buy organic pre-milled flaxseed. Ground flaxseed is great to add to cereal, oatmeal, burgers, meatballs, shakes and stews. Store ground flaxseeds in the fridge to prevent oxidation of the healthy fats. With all the talk on plastics in our environment and the phytoestrogens they mimic, lignans in flaxseeds help the body get rid of these toxic compounds.