Food choices play a crucial role when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. As per the experts, food habits depend on the age group and gender. According to the studies conducted by the health experts, there are some food items which men should avoid eating.
Check four foods that men should avoid eating here:
Soy Products:
Soy products contain phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are an estrogen-like compound that comes from plants. According to scientists, a high intake of phytoestrogens may result in the body’s hormonal imbalance. This result is concluded after a study was done on fertility clinics in Boston. The sample of 99 men was taken and it was out that excessive intake of soy products decreases the sperm concentration in the body. A similar result was concluded in a study published in the Society for Endocrinology, the study said that high consumption of soy products may have negative impacts on testosterone levels.
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Fast food and processed Meat:
Processed meats include hot dogs, bacon, salami, etc. Many studies have revealed that high consumption of processed meat results in a low sperm count, some of the studies don’t even agree with the same. Fast food and packed foods are easy to consume but they are also rich in sodium and saturated fats which are pretty bad for the health.
Trans fats:
In a wider vision, Trans fats are considered harmful for both men and women. Trans fats may be included in many fried, fast packaged or processed foods. Many health experts have expressed concern as Trans fats increase the risk of heart disease. And the concern does not stop here, as per the Spanish study conducted in the year 2011, increased intake of Trans fats results in a decrease in sperm concentration.
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High-fat dairy products:
According to the study ‘Analysis of sperm and diet’ conducted on 189 men between the age of 18 to 22, high-fat dairy products are linked with the decrease in sperm count and also results in abnormal sperm shape.