What can men eat to be healthier during menopause?

　Mussels are a good helper for losing weight and lowering blood pressure

　　male After entering menopause, the first manifestation is in the body posture. For example, the muscles of the whole body are not as strong and elastic as they were when they were young. This is because skin With the gradual increase in fat and the significant increase in weight, people not only look bloated, but their skin also becomes extremely loose. Such a result has a lot to do with middle-aged men eating more and moving less. On the other hand, it may be caused by metabolic disorders of the body.

　　The main function of thyroxine is to regulate metabolism, and iodine is mainly involved in the synthesis of thyroxine in the body. Therefore, menopausal men should consume more seafood rich in iodine and unsaturated fatty acids, such as mussels, kelp, seaweed, etc. Eating regularly can not only promote metabolism and help lose weight, but can also effectively lower blood pressure and blood lipids.

　　Reason for recommendation: Mussels have “sea egg ”Its nutritional value is higher than that of shrimp, crab, sea cucumber, scallop and other seafood, and its fat, protein, minerals, carbohydrates and vitamins are much higher than that of yellow croaker. Mussels also contain a large amount of iodine and unsaturated fatty acids, especially 16% of glycolic acid. 6%, while glyceridonic acid cannot be synthesized in the human body and is an essential fatty acid supplied by food. Essential fatty acids are important for maintaining normal physiological functions of the body, promoting development, protecting the skin, and lowering blood pressure and lipids.

　Drink black soy milk to stay away from osteoporosis

　　Male menopause is caused by a decrease in hormone production. Milk and soy foods are rich in protein and calcium, which are great for restoring physical strength and preventing osteoporosis. To prevent weight gain during menopause, you can choose skimmed milk for dairy products. You can drink 250 ml of fresh milk and 125 to 250 ml of yogurt every day. For soy products, you can choose tofu or soy milk, and avoid oily tofu and tofu containing too much fat.

　　Black beans, which have strong health-care functions, are especially recommended. Mix them with black sesame seeds and milk, which also have high nutritional value, to make nutritious and delicious black soy milk.

　　Reason for recommendation: Black beans are not only rich in calcium, but also contain more lecithin and saponin. Lecithin can reduce "bad cholesterol" and prevent arteriosclerosis, while saponin has a strong antioxidant effect and can effectively prevent cancer and obesity. Fry black beans and sesame seeds separately, grind them in a food processor, and then drink them with milk or soy milk so that their nutrients are more easily absorbed by the body. Middle-aged men drink a cup of 200 ml black soy milk every day before breakfast or dinner, which can effectively supplement calcium.