Manila, July 2 — The man of the house has the big responsibilities in the household, which often put their health at the bottom of their priorities. Men may not be as verbal when it comes to expressing their health concerns in general. In their pursuit to provide for the family, they tend to work harder, to the detriment of their health.
Optimum nutrition intake is the primary goal when it comes to maintaining a healthy body to prevent the onset of these illnesses as well as preventing complications of existing medical conditions. Unfortunately, while food intake may be abundant in terms of quantity and calories, the quality of food in terms of nutrition may be insufficient.
Functional food is anti-inflammatory food and has benefits beyond providing basic nutrition. For example, soy contains isoflavones that have weak hormone-like properties that promote prostate health and prevent prostate cancer among men. Another one is green tea, which contains epigallocatechin gallate, a potent natural antioxidant that has been proven to help prevent clogging of arteries and increase fat burning. Functional food also comes in liquid, powder, and pill form.
Hawthorn – a shrub that is highly beneficial to heart health. Its flowers and berries keep cholesterol in check. It has oligomeric proanthocyanidins or OPCs. These are strong antioxidants that are also found in grapes. OPCs protect cells against damage and prevent the formation of plaques in arteries as a result of cholesterol buildup. Moreover, OPCs promote smooth blood flow, thus regulating blood pressure and heartbeats.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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