For Men: Tips To Look Youthful And Maintain Vitality

Who says only women can go crazy with getting old and feebish with health matters? Men is also as vulnerable as women when they reach 40 and above. Plenty of inconvenient health issues start to arise. Why wait for that to happen when you can improve your health and vitality as early as now?

Read on about the tips on how to do just that:

• Take care of your heart as heart disease is a common reason of deaths in the US for men. 
• Include fish in your meals and other foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids.
• Remain active and exercise regularly
• Incorporate green leafy vegetables and fresh fruits in your diet
• Take 1,000 international units (IU) of Vit. D supplement.
• Protect your skin from harmful UV rays and wear sunblock and clothes that can cover your skin
• Perform a regular routine check up
• Reduce stress from work and your personal life

Health Benefits of Flaxseed

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Flaxseed is also known as linseed. This crops has been planted during the ancient times and is still commercially produced for its health and other benefits. It is also the riches plant source of omega-3 fatty acids and lignans.

The ancient crop list many health benefits which are the following:

• Fights constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome
• Lowers cholesterol 
• Helps prevent cancer
• Prevents diabetes
• Boosts immune system
• Helps manage weight and good for weight loss
• Enhances memory, mood, and attention
• Reduces symptoms of Menopause
• Reduces the risk of stroke and aids in the prevention of heart diseases
• Prevents or aids in the control of hypertension 

This wonder crop can be ingested whole, crushed, ground or in oil form.

Low Salt Intake and a Healthy Heart

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The body can only take so much sodium in the system. Too much of the salty, processed and sodium-laden food is very detrimental to one's health.

A human can only consume around 1,500 mg of sodium to be in the normal level. When the consumption is beyond that, there will be health risks involve like hypertension. Hypertension, when not treated and controlled, will lead to heart diseases and stroke.

One way of regulating the intake of sodium is to read labels when buying food in the grocery. Avoid putting too much salt while cooking. Use herbs to spice up your food instead. Avoid processed and canned goods because they are high in sodium. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits rich in fibre and potassium.

Health Nut - Food for the Heart

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Eating green salad with a healthy drizzle of olive oil is a good lunch meal for the heart. Aside from the green salad, here are more food to consider adding in your palate for a healthy heart:

1. Fruits like strawberries, cranberries, red grapes, oranges and plums (among a few)

These fruits are rich in flavonoids which is are great antioxidants in helping minimize inflammation. Inflammation is one of the bad processes that can happen to your heart. To avoid that, have a hearty-full serving of colorful fruits.

2. Avocado

Although is also a fruit, it is rich in fats that are helpful in lessening the bad cholesterol. Have this though in moderation as you would taking fats.

3. Rye, Wheat, Multi-Grain breads

These breads are rich in fiber and magnesium. Fiber aids in lessening hypertension.

4. Salmon

This deep-sea fish is a good source of omega fatty acids which help lower bad cholesterol and keep blood pressure within range. It is also a healthy source of protein.

5. Nuts

Nuts such as almonds, pistachios and walnuts are loaded with heart-friendly fats. Substitute your chips with a palm-sized serving of these nuts instead.

Health Nut - Quiz on Heart Health

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Ever wonder if your heart is healthy enough? Do you want to know what your risk for heart disease may be? If so, take this quiz from RealAge.com and the results will tell you what you have to know.

Click this to go to the quiz.

Great Foods for the Heart

Stock up on these heart-healthy food and keep those arteries-clogging food out of the way.

1. Salmon - very high in omega-3 fatty acids which lowers blood pressure and keeps clotting at bay
2. Oatmeal - eat this for breakfast because it is high in fibre and aids in reducing the bad cholesterol (LDL)
3. Olive Oil - this oil is full of mono-unsaturated fats which lowers LDL and reduces your risk of developing heart diseases
4. Avocado - this fruit is rich in monounsaturated fats which helps raise the HDL or the good cholesterol in your body
5. Nuts - area also great source of good fats. Have a palm-full serving of almonds, walnuts and macademia nuts to raise your HDL
6. Berries - like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries - these fruits are rich in anti-inflammatories which reduce your risk of cancer and heart ailments
7. Legumes - like lentils, chickpeas, black and red kidney beans are packed with soluble fibre, calcium and omega-3 fatty acids
8. Spinach - this green leafy vegetable is full of lutein, folate and potassium which makes your heart in top shape
9. Flaxseed - full of fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, great in combating the development of heart ailments
10. Soy - this may lower cholesterol and a great source of lean protein which is good for a healthy heart-diet

(source: Yahoo.com/Health.com)

Fending off the Bad

Old man's tale claims that garlic can drive away bad spirits and even scare off the vampires . I don't know if that ever holds true but one thing I am sure of, garlic does drive something away and it's not the bad spirits or vampires but the bad bacterias, heart diseases, inflammation, type 2 diabetes complications, high-blood pressure and cancer.

Garlic has a very pungent smell but it has many benefits for our health. Not only that it's quite a stinker but it's rather full of Vitamin C and allicin which studies show can help protect cells from cancer-causing substances.

The only caveat is the longer-lasting smell it leaves in your mouth. However, with the benefits in mind, I think I'll allow myself to smell "pungently nice" once in a while...hehehehe. Booooo...