Rudy Andriani M.D, New York, on Diet Tips for Men Over 50

As we begin to age, our health becomes our top priority. To stay in tip top shape, it’s important to always watch what you eat. Everything you eat can affect your body, mind and overall health. For men over the age of 50, there are important foods to always include in your diet and others to stay away from. For some helpful advice, take a look at these diet tips for men over 50:

Beans
A food often overlooked when trying to build a healthier lifestyle are beans. Beans are packed with nutrients and have major health benefits. Studies have found that consuming a daily serving of beans or lentils, which is about ¾ cup, can help to lower LDL cholesterol by 5 percent. It has also been shown that individuals suffering from type 2 diabetes have shown a lowered hemoglobin A1c, which is a marker of blood sugar control, by 0.5% when eating a healthy diet that included a daily serving of bean or lentils.

Brazil Nuts
Another food often overlooked is the brazil nut. When trying to eat healthier, many people opt for cashews or almonds. Brazilin nuts have lots of nutrients, but most importantly it contains selenium. Selenium helps with a man’s hormones and reproductive health. Many studies have shown that Brazilian nuts and the selenium that its packed with have improved men’s chances of conception and testosterone deficiency. It also has been shown to help with weight control.

Oats
For men over the age of 45, there is a huge increased risk of heart disease, which makes it imperative to include cholesterol-lowering foods into your diet. A delicious food that is perfect for lowering cholesterol is oats. Because oats are rich in a type of soluble fiber called beta glucan, eating at least 3 grams of it every day reduces LDL cholesterol levels by 5 to 10 percent. Oats also makes it easier to incorporate other healthy foods by sprinkling nuts or fruits on top to make for a delicious meal.

Apples
The common saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” holds more truth then you might think. Men over the age of 50 must always put their heart health as a top priority. A single apple is packed with 5 grams of heart-healthy fiber. Studies have found that a daily intake of apples can lower cholesterol and lower the risk for type 2 diabetes. For a healthy heart, make sure to include a daily serving of this powerful fruit.

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About the Author

For Rudy Andriani M.D., his interest in healthcare began at a very young age. At just 8 years old, Rudy was brought to the hospital where he needed surgery on his arm. He was awake for some of the surgery, and it piqued his interest in not only healthcare but in his eventual speciality: surgery. Rudy Andriani M.D., has held a number of positions throughout his career both in academic and in hospital settings.

Throughout his career, Rudy established himself as a top-notch physician and has earned a number of awards and distinctions to honor this. He was named in the New York Magazine Top Doctors edition in 1997 and from 1999 to 2013. Additionally, Rudy Andriani M.D., is an avid real estate investor, and has been for nearly four decades. For 16 years, he purchased and managed real estate in New York City, Vermont, Connecticut and New Jersey. Follow Rudy on Twitter.

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