Most conversations about men’s health circle back to the same advice: Eat more protein, hit the gym and cut back on fried foods. But some of the foods that do the most for you rarely make the highlight reel—even though they’re affordable, easy to find and often sitting right in your pantry.
For men, specifically, certain nutrients can play important roles in areas of health that deserve more attention with age, including prostate function, cardiovascular health, bone density and muscle maintenance. The good news? You don’t need exotic supplements or a complicated meal plan to get them. According to registered dietitians, these are some of the most underrated foods to support men’s health.
1. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a workhorse ingredient, and their nutritional value goes well beyond adding color to a salad. “Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a carotenoid that has been studied for prostate health, antioxidant activity and cardiometabolic health,” says Johannah Katz, RD.1 How you prepare them matters, too. “I especially like cooked tomato products, because cooking and pairing tomatoes with a fat source like olive oil can improve lycopene absorption,” Katz adds.
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