Best foods for men to boost Testosterone
Testosterone hormone is the key for desire of romance, energy and mood. It is associated virility, which means energy and strong sex drive. Other than sex drive, it is also useful in maintaining the muscle mass, strengthen bones and energy levels. In men, after 30, the testosterone levels will be gradually decreases at the rate of 1% every year. The decreasing rate may increase if you have more stress, bad eating habits, obesity and unhealthy lifestyle.No need to worry, men can increase its levels by taking good food and regular workouts.
Let’s see the foods that increases the testosterone levels.
Raw Oysters
If you get Oysters, its good to have them for boosting the testosterone levels. In many states of India, they are not available. But try for them. This is the best food of all in increasing T levels.
Beans & Nuts
These are the good natural foods to increase levels of T. Consume these foods everyday for good results. Because they are zinc rich foods, they can able to boost your T levels.
Eggs
Don’t worry about the cholesterol in eggs. It is will not increase LDL (bad ) cholesterol. Eggs are good source for healthy levels of T.
Garlic
Recent studies found that garlic boosts testosterone levels. It is good take garlic with protein rich foods for a month.
Bananas
They boosts men libido. Rich in vitamin B which is key in production of testosterone.
Cruciferous Vegetables
Sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, turnips.
Dark chocolate
It is many health benefits. It increases your T levels and also boosts the mood.
Olive oil
If you are using other oils in your daily recipes, switch to Olive oil. It is good for health and for your testosterone too.
Foods to avoid
- Fried foods and fast foods are first enemies to your testosterone. Avoid fast foods like pizza, burger. Also avoid ice cream and cookies.
- Reduce the salt and sugar intake. Including cool drinks, flavored drinks, sports drinks. If you want to drink fruit juice, try it without sugar or very low sugar. Use honey as alternate to sugar.
- Avoid red meat. It is fatty, choose fish instead.
- Do minimum of one hour workouts or Yoga everyday for healthy T levels.