1, tomato
Tomatoes are rich in nutrition, and the content of vitamin C is equivalent to that of fruits. For the elderly, tomatoes have unique health care functions because they are rich in lycopene.
Lycopene belongs to vitamin A family and is a powerful antioxidant nutrient. Mainly distributed in male testis, anterior space, adrenal gland, liver and other tissues. Lycopene can scavenge free radicals in prostate, protect prostate tissue, and prevent and alleviate common diseases such as prostatitis and prostatic hyperplasia.
As early as the last century, scientists found that increasing the intake of lycopene can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Eating tomatoes or tomato products more than twice a week will reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 265,438+0% ~ 30%. Lycopene can not only protect prostate function and prevent tumor, but also prevent cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, delay skin aging and reduce ultraviolet damage because of its strong antioxidant capacity.
2. Pumpkin seeds
After the age of 40, most men have enlarged prostate. An experiment in the United States found that letting patients with prostatic hypertrophy take melon seed extract can really reduce urinary frequency and improve other symptoms. Moreover, melon seeds are also the best source of vitamin E, which can resist aging. All melon seeds can be bought in general supermarkets. Some products are a mixture of nuts, which can be sprinkled on salads or eaten as snacks on weekdays.
3. Soybeans
Many people know that soybean has phytohormones, which are good for women, but they don't know that soybean is also an excellent food for men. For example, Japanese men who often eat soy products are less likely to develop prostate cancer than western men. In addition, soybean is also effective in improving male bone loss. When men are over 60 years old, they will begin to lose bone, which is as serious as menopausal women. And eating more soybeans can supplement lecithin, which has been proved to be related to short-term memory and learning ability.