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Superfoods for Men Heli J. Roy, PhD, RD Pennington Biomedical Research Center 1 PBRC 2009 PPT34

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Superfoods for Men

Heli J. Roy, PhD, RDPennington Biomedical Research

Center

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What are superfoods?

• Superfoods provide a host of benefits to help us live longer, healthier lives. They are high in phytonutrients, chemicals that occur naturally in food. They protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease and hypertension and may also boost your immune function and perhaps lower your risk for infection. Here are 10 superfoods that offer a good start to a balanced diet for men:

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1. Seafood

Contains heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids!

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2. Nuts

Nuts are excellent in reducing LDL (bad cholesterol).

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3. Whole Grains

Whole grains provide many vitamins and minerals as well as fiber.

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4. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are the best source of lycopene which is linked to reduced risk of prostate cancer.

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5. Red and Orange Vegetables

Loaded with Vitamin C and Beta-carotene.

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6. Berries and CherriesContains anthocyanins, strong antioxidants.

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7. Cruciferous vegetables

Eliminates free radicals!

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8. Greens

Reduces heart disease.

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9. Beans and Legumes

Contains fiber and minerals

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10. Green tea

Contains a powerful antioxidant EGCG.

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Where can you find them?

Since they are available at local supermarkets, easy to grow in a garden, and found at many restaurants, superfoods can easily be added to your daily diet.Just think about adding color and variety consistently to meals and you will be adding many of the important chemicals that are in superfoods!

Do it for you!

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About PenningtonThe Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a world-renowned nutrition research center. Mission:To promote healthier lives through research and education in nutrition and preventive medicine.

The Pennington Center has several research areas, including: Clinical Obesity ResearchExperimental ObesityFunctional FoodsHealth and Performance EnhancementNutrition and Chronic DiseasesNutrition and the BrainDementia, Alzheimer’s and healthy agingDiet, exercise, weight loss and weight loss maintenance The research fostered in these areas can have a profound impact on healthy living and on the prevention of common chronic diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, hypertension and osteoporosis. The Division of Education provides education and information to the scientific community and the public about research findings, training programs and research areas, and coordinates educational events for the public on various health issues. We invite people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the exciting research studies being conducted at the Pennington Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. If you would like to take part, visit the clinical trials web page at www.pbrc.edu or call (225) 763-3000.