1, male aphrodisiac vegetables
NO 1. broccoli
The subjects in this study were divided into two groups and ate 4 servings of broccoli or peas each week. It was found that "anti-cancer genes" appeared in a group of patients who ate broccoli, which could protect men from prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the second leading male cancer killer after lung cancer. Every year, 680,000 people around the world suffer from it, and 220,000 people die from it. This research report, which is the first human trial, was recently published in the Journal of the Public Library of Science. In addition to broccoli, cauliflower and purple cabbage, both of which belong to Cruciferae, have not bad anti-cancer effect, and men should eat more.
NO2. Tomato
"It is worth mentioning that tomatoes are also a good fruit and vegetable that men should not miss." Zhou Shaohu, chief physician of urology department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that it is not only rich in vitamin C, but also contains lycopene, which has the function of "dredging" glands and preventing prostate diseases.
NO3. Spinach
Besides, men should learn Popeye and eat more spinach. Spinach contains trace element magnesium, which can convert carbohydrates in muscle into usable energy, thus achieving the effect of increasing male muscle strength. Of course, for men, the more obvious advantage of spinach is that folic acid and iron can promote the synthesis of red blood cells, increase the oxygen carrying capacity of blood, accelerate blood circulation, and fundamentally improve the quality of male sexual life.
2. Can men eat okra for aphrodisiac?
1, the benefits of okra to men
You may be curious about the sticky taste of okra and the white seeds inside. Some people even regard the sticky liquid as a symbol of high protein content. In fact, it is a kind of polysaccharide, which is similar to the polysaccharide on the surface of kelp, and is helpful to enhance the body's immunity. However, the human body actually lacks enzymes that can decompose this polysaccharide, which is difficult to be absorbed and utilized. White seeds are similar to those in peppers, and they are difficult to digest when eaten. So don't be too superstitious about how high-grade food okra is.
"Vegetable Viagra" is too exaggerated. Some people call okra "vegetable Viagra", but experts think it is not scientific. Because this is the result that okra can improve semen quantity in mice, there is no evidence that this result is also true in humans. Even if it is true, according to the data, it takes dozens of pounds of okra to have an effect.
It is not reliable to lose weight by okra alone. It is said that okra has high water content and little fat, so eating more can reduce weight. In fact, if you want to lose weight, you still have to control the intake of total calories. Using okra instead of high-calorie food can really play a certain role, but there are many vegetables that can do this, such as spinach, water spinach, Chinese cabbage, etc., and it is not necessary for okra. Experts suggest that all kinds of vegetables and fruits should be eaten in moderation, and it is good to use okra as a green vegetable to increase food diversity, not too magical.
Of course, from a nutritional point of view, okra is still rich in vitamins and minerals. Every100g of tender fruit of okra contains about 4mg of vitamin C,1.03mg of vitamin E and 3 10/0μ g of carotene, which is rich in trace elements such as zinc and selenium. The darker red okra is slightly better in carotenoids and anthocyanins, while the green okra has more chlorophyll content.
2, okra food precautions
Blanch for three to five minutes before cooking. It is best to blanch okra in boiling water for three to five minutes before cooking, which helps to remove the astringency. Blanching the whole tree is better, with less loss of water-soluble vitamins and soluble dietary fiber, and then cut it into granules or slices.
Stir-fried with meat is more delicious. Okra has more soluble dietary fiber, and frying it with meat can help reduce the intake of cholesterol in meat. The simple way is to directly blanch and cut into sections, and mix with colored pepper and cooked beef with linseed oil or perilla oil; Or cut into thin slices in star shape and add them as ingredients when steaming egg custard.
3. The smaller the okra, the more tender it is.
Experts said that the length of 5~ 10 cm is better (the middle finger of a person is generally about 8 cm, which can be used as a reference). When you buy it, you should pinch it with your hands, and choose something that is not stiff and a little tough; Scratch it with your hand, it's fresher if it's broken and juicy.
You will get frostbite if you put it in the refrigerator. Okra is afraid of cold. If you buy it and put it in the refrigerator, it will be "frostbitten" and stored in a cool place in the kitchen. Okra tends to get old and chewy, so it's best to eat it within 24 hours after buying it home.