Nutritional Do’s and Don’ts for Reproductive Health
Khorasan Newspaper wrote: “Candidiasis, breast and cervical cancer, and menstrual problems can be partially improved and their symptoms reduced with nutritional interventions.” Recent studies conducted on men have made the benefits of a proper diet more clear than ever before in preventing and treating male infertility, eliminating prostate gland disorders, and heart disease. A balanced diet is the foundation of women’s and men’s health, but ensuring that specific nutritional needs are met is also essential at certain times of life. Young women should make sure that they get enough calcium and iron; on the other hand, men are advised to pay attention to getting rich sources of zinc and selenium. Useful and not useful foods:
Mango
Benefits: Protects sperm from free radical damage and may prevent cervical cancer in women.
Good for: Men with infertility issues and women with symptoms of cervical cancer.
Nutrients: Beta-carotene
Lean red meat
Benefits: Reduces the risk of anemia, especially in women, and provides essential minerals for the overall health of the female reproductive system
Good for: Women and men of all ages
Nutrients: Iron, selenium, and zinc
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Sardines
Benefits: Helps maintain healthy blood flow and improves male impotence
Good for: Women of childbearing age and men of all ages
Nutrients: Omega-3 fatty acids and calcium (in canned with bones)
Beets and Sexual Health
Benefits: Reduces the risk of babies being born with neural tube defects and lowers blood homocysteine levels
Good for: Women of childbearing age and postmenopausal women who are at risk of heart disease.
Nutrients: Folate
Pear
Benefits: Lowers blood cholesterol levels and regulates blood sugar levels
Good for: People at risk of heart disease and those with diabetes.
Nutrients: Carbohydrates and potassium
Chickpeas
Benefits: Source of isoflavones
Good for: Reducing cancers caused by hormone levels and reducing bleeding symptoms in women
Nutrients: Isoflavones, protein, calcium, and iron
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Flaxseed
Benefits: Contains essential fatty acids and helps reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Good for: Benign prostatic hyperplasia in men and women, especially before menopause
Nutrients: Essential fatty acids
Avocado and Sexual Health
Benefits: Contains vitamin E, which is essential for skin health and male fertility.
Good for: Women and men of all ages
Nutrients: Vitamin E
Garlic
Benefits: Contains phytonutrients that have antifungal properties.
Good for: Women who suffer from fungal infections such as candidiasis.
Nutrient: Allicin
Food to Avoid for Sexual Health
Saturated Fats
This type of fat is found in meat products, creams, cakes, and biscuits, which increases blood cholesterol levels and, as a result, increases the risk of heart disease in men and postmenopausal women.
Sugar
Some women who are prone to fungal infections see significant improvement in their symptoms by limiting their intake of sugar, sugary foods, and even fruit. Limiting sugar in the diet helps kill the candidiasis fungus.
Yeast
Foods that contain yeast or yeast extract, such as bread and dried fruits, should be eliminated from the diet of people who are susceptible to candidiasis infections.
Sodium (salt)
People with high blood pressure, especially men who also have erectile dysfunction, should avoid consuming too much salt.
You should also avoid processed foods that are high in salt, such as salted meats, hamburgers, canned fish, ready-made soups, sauces, seasonings, and salted nuts.
Tofu
Benefits: A rich source of isoflavones and phytonutrients that mimic the action of human estrogen.
Good for: People at risk for breast, endometrial, ovarian, and prostate cancer.
