Spoiler alert, they’re all plants! Yes gentlemen, you can have your vegetables and make gains too all while flooding your body with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that promote healthy energy levels and overall wellbeing.
Energy is important for both men and women to consider. The hormone supports our libido, mood, energy and motivation. For women, some energy is necessary to ward off excess estrogen which can lead to depression, weight gain, and imbalanced sex hormones. For men, energy is the primary growth hormone that’s needed to build muscle and maintain sex drive.
The key nutrients needed to boost testosterone level are amino acids (protein), zinc, B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids and an overall diet free from inflammatory foods. These nutrients can be found in both plant and animal foods however, with animal foods, you are also consuming animal hormones and antibiotics. In fact, vegans have exhibited higher energy levels than meat-eaters or vegetarians in addition to the lowest heart disease and cancer rates.
We’ll show you how to get your fill of nutrient-dense, energy boosting food without the risk of animal products. Now that’s what we call guilt-free eating.
Cruciferous Vegetables
This family of veggies includes all your favorites: broccoli, kale, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. These aren’t your favorite? Try sautéing a blend of these vegetables with minced garlic, ginger, red chili and soy sauce for an irresistible Asian flavor. On top of that, cruciferous vegetables are an anti-estrogenic food that releases a compound known as indole-3 carbinole. This compound is converted to di-indollyl methane (DIM) which then converts estrogen into safer forms thus, allowing healthy levels of free energy. This binds to androgen receptors to increase sex drive, build muscle, reduce fat and boost your performance at the gym.
Get cooking!
Spinach
Popeye had the right idea with this one. Spinach, a green, leafy vegetable, is loaded with the mineral magnesium which plays a crucial role in muscle development and reproductive function. According to a study published by Biological Trace Element Research, magnesium increases free and total energy in athletes and non-active individuals.
Toss a handful in a fruit smoothie or pile it on top of your veggie burger with tempe bacon and avocado. There are many ways to enjoy spinach!
Avocado
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Speaking of avocado, this fruit’s (yep, it’s a fruit) concentration of healthy fats and high levels of vitamin B-6 both reduce cortisol and improve energy production. Avocados also support the metabolism and overall mood function. Its healthy fats can reduce high levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol which interferes with the production of energy and raise good (HDL) cholesterol.
Throw these on a salad, pizza or veggie burger or make incredible sauces and even desserts. But we’re sure you already knew about the power of avocados.
Mushrooms
Thought these were just empty calories? Wrong. Mushrooms prevent the production of the enzyme aromatase. It converts androgen into estrogen which prevents free energy from binding to androgen receptors.
Throw them on the grill for some creative (still manly) barbequing!
Potatoes
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If you’re a frequent reader, then you know we are all about the carbohydrates. In fact, they are tremendously important for healthy production. So, eat all the potatoes including sweet, russet, white, red and purple potatoes. They are an excellent source of gluten-free, nutrient dense carbohydrates that support hormone balance and fat loss.
Pomegranates
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Recent studies have shown that consuming pomegranate juice increased salivary energy levels by 24% after just 2 weeks while also lowering diastolic and systolic blood pressure. Pomegranates and their juice have also shown to reduce arterial plaque, protect the body against LDL cholesterol, and oxidative damage.
Dark Berries
Berries, especially Acai, have won the world over with their health benefits. In fact, the darker the berry, the higher the antioxidant content and the more antioxidants you consume, the less inflammation and oxidative damage takes place in the body. This also means faster recovery after a workout and increased energy production and energy molecule preservation.
They also contain a unique fiber called Calcium-D-Glucarate, which has shown to help remove excess estrogen.
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Produced primarily in India and traditionally used to prepare curry powders, pickles, and pastes, studies are now investigating Fenugreek for its anabolic properties.
A study out of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas examined the effects of fenugreek supplementation on strength and body composition in resistance-trained men. Researchers found that while both the placebo and fenugreek groups significantly increased their strength during the first four weeks, only the fenugreek group saw significant increases in strength after eight weeks of training and supplementation. These findings suggest that fenugreek could help men continue to increase strength after reaching a dreaded plateau. Additionally, only the fenugreek group saw significant increases in lean body mass at both four and eight weeks. Fenugreek has also shown to improve sexual function and well-being.
Fenugreek is the primary ingredient in a safe and natural supplement for boosting levels called Furosap. In addition to boosting energy, it has shown to improve sperm count, sperm morphology, and can help protect the male reproductive system. Comprised of Furosap® containing Protodioscin as the major fraction, It is a promising natural remedy that can help improve overall quality of life in men who have low T. For more information, visit www.fenfuro.com/sg
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