What foods should men eat during menopause

In the past, it was believed that men did not have menopause because they did not have the obvious sign of "menopause" like women. The concept of "male menopause" was proposed at the European Andrology Conference held in 1994 and has been widely recognized by the academic community. Male menopause is mainly caused by the decrease of androgens in the male body, so it is also called "partial androgen deficiency in middle-aged and elderly men". Male menopause also requires dietary adjustment.

Key points of dietary therapy for men's menopause:

1. Weight gain is caused by metabolic disorders in the body, so you should eat more foods rich in protein, calcium and vitamins, and reduce foods high in sugar. The method is mainly to eat fresh vegetables, supplemented by chicken, fish, rabbit meat, etc. Milk and beans not only contain calcium and protein needed for menopause, but also contain various trace elements necessary for the human body, so they can be eaten regularly.

2. The diet structure should be based on the principles of low salt, light food, and moderate combination of meat and vegetables.

3. Don’t overeat at dinner. The proportion of the three meals a day can be 35%, 35% and 30% of the calories for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively. Avoid overeating.

4. Honey contains various nutrients and can moisturize the intestines and stool. Although it contains a lot of sugar, proper honey water can also reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods. It also has the functions of "moistening, relieving and detoxifying", which often has more benefits than disadvantages. Therefore, drinking about a tablespoon of honey water every day for body regulation is a better choice.

5. Avoid spicy, dry, hot and other irritating foods.

6. Shrimp, mutton, beef, walnuts, etc. have the effect of strengthening bones and muscles and nourishing blood. For menopausal men with sexual dysfunction and decreased libido, eating more of these foods can effectively improve and enhance sexual function. When cooking these vegetables, you can appropriately add a variety of kidney-tonifying Chinese medicines, such as stewing mutton with Cistanche deserticola, stir-frying lamb kidneys with Eucommia ulmoides, and stewing chicken with Cordyceps sinensis.

For menopausal patients who suffer from irritability, insomnia, headache, memory loss, nervousness, fatigue, poor cardiovascular function, etc., they should pay more attention to the intake of foods that can improve symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, shortness of breath, etc., such as dates, walnut kernels, oats, yam, longan, etc. The most important thing is to maintain a good attitude.