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Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men


Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men

A huge study just took place and was reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association on the affect of multivitamins and cancer in men. In the study they looked at a huge number of male doctors and came up with some good although vague results.

Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School Study

Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School recruited nearly 15,000 male physicians, 50 years or older, and followed them for more than a decade.  Half took the daily multivitamin Centrum Silver; the others took a placebo.

Men in the vitamin group had a modest 8% reduction in cancer cases compared to the others.

“This study suggests, at least for men, that there might be benefits to taking multivitamins in terms of cancer,” study author Dr. John Michael Gaziano said in a press release. He is the chief of the Division of Aging at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

“Overall the study provides the first very nice piece of evidence that well-balanced – not overdose, not mega dose – combination of vitamins and minerals seems to have an effect at preventing cancer,” said Dr. Boris Pasche, director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. “But more research is needed to validate this.”

Multi Vitamins May Reduce Cancer Risk in Men

Multivitamins may Reduce Cancer Risk

The researchers were not able to determine which types of cancers might be prevented when taking the vitamins.

They are also not sure that the results will be seen in other groups of people such as women or smokers. The men in this study were generally healthy physicians, not overweight or obese and most were non-smokers.

“It will be difficult to make generalizations to the broad public from this one study, but I was impressed by the data,” said Dr. Ernest Hawk, vice president and division head for the Division of Cancer Prevention Population Sciences at MD Anderson Center in Houston, Texas.

Conflicting Vitamin Studies

Back when the study began in 1997, most experts thought taking a vitamin would be beneficial to our health. But in the subsequent years, many scientists were alarmed by evidence suggesting potential harm from vitamin use. Newer studies found vitamin supplements didn’t reduce the risk of cancer, and, in some cases, raised the risk of men and women developing cancer.

This latest study may once again lead experts to re-visit the issue.  Pasche and Hawk, who did not participate in the research, said they are encouraged that after 10 years of study researchers did not see an increase in lung, colorectal, prostate and other cancers, but rather a modest decline in overall cancer cases.

My Recommendations on Multivitamins?

I am a big fan of taking multivitamins. There may be conflicting studies but I feel that if we are deficient in any vitamin or mineral it will definitely affect our health. There is no way that we can substitute multivitamins for food but at least we can enhance our diet just in case.

Whether you do take multivitamins or not you can enhance your diet just by getting rid of a lot of the foods that you are eating, getting rid of processed foods, and replace those foods with fruits and vegetables instead.

 


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Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight


Overweight and obesity problems plague two-thirds of the American population, but there are also people who have exactly the opposite problem – they are much too thin. Some people are underweight due to medical conditions or eating disorders, while others are just naturally thin. If you are someone who needs to put on some extra pounds, your goal would be to increase your calorie intake every day by eating healthy foods to gain weight and build a more muscled physique.

Being underweight can be a problem but it doesn’t mean that you want to become fat and flabby. You need healthy foods and exercise to help you build strong muscles and a bigger body. Avoid foods that are high in saturated fats; they may make you gain weight quickly but are bad for your health. The following foods will help you gain weight and increase muscle mass while providing the calories, vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Healthy Foods to Help You Gain Weight

Pasta and Other Carbohydrate Sources – Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and should provide up to 65% of your total caloric intake. One cup of cooked pasta contains approximately 200 calories. Pasta topped with marinara sauce and shredded cheese is a great source of carbohydrates, protein, calcium and lycopene.

Other excellent sources of carbohydrates are bagels, potatoes, oatmeal, whole wheat bread, sweet potatoes and yams. If you are trying to gain weight, you need plenty of carbohydrate-rich foods to supply your body with energy. Provide your body with enough carbohydrates for energy, otherwise it will break down muscle tissue and use it for energy.

Dried Fruits – Raisins and dried berries, apricots, pineapple, cranberries and mango are packed with calories, vitamins and minerals. Dried fruits, without the water content, are more calorie-dense than fresh fruits. A half-cup of raisins has over 200 calories while a cup of fresh grapes has only about 60 calories. Snack on raisins and other dried fruits to help you gain weight more quickly.

Nuts and Seeds – Nuts and seeds are some of the healthiest foods to gain weight. Polyunsaturated fats in nuts and seeds provide healthy calories. Walnuts, almonds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and pecans offer a variety of flavors for a delicious, nutritious and calorie-dense snack.

Lean Meats and Other Protein Sources – Your body needs quality protein to build muscle mass. If you want to gain weight and maintain or add more muscles, you need high-protein foods such as lean meats, poultry, eggs, salmon, tuna, cottage cheese and tofu.

Avocado – Avocados are nutrient-dense and calorie-dense. A single avocado provides over 200 calories of nutrition. Avocados are rich in healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, potassium, B vitamins, and folic acid. Enjoy this wholesome fruit in sandwiches, salads and guacomole.

Healthy Fats and Oils – One of the quickest ways to boost your calorie intake is by adding extra fat to your food. Choose healthy fats and oils, and stay away from saturated fats. Olive oil, canola oil, flaxseed oil, and grape seed oil are rich in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Drizzle some extra virgin olive oil on your pasta, salads, vegetables and other foods to gain weight in a healthy and natural way.

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Men’s Health Diet for Weight Loss


You need a healthy diet and regular exercise if you want a flat stomach and strong muscles. The Men’s Health Diet was created to help men achieve a sculpted body by getting rid of belly fat fast. If you stick to the rules in the diet plan, you can become fit and experience weight loss while eating great food.

As a rule, men hate going on diets that are too restrictive. Some diets leave them feeling hungry and deprived. In contrast, the Men’s Health Diet encourages healthy eating and developing new eating habits that can be used beyond the program. It requires you to eat a wide variety of foods that will boost your energy level and provide all the nutrients you need. The program also includes an exercise plan that will help you lose fat faster and develop bigger muscles.

Men’s Health Diet: The Rules

This weight loss program consists of seven down-to-earth rules that are easy to follow. If you follow these rules, you’ll be able to cut down on calories and burn fat while you continue to eat foods that you enjoy.

The first rule in the diet program is to eat proteins with every meal and snack. The reason for this is that your body needs protein to build muscles that will help you burn fat more quickly. The program also requires you to eat before and after exercising. This will ensure that you have enough energy to do your workout properly. When you eat after working out, your body will have the nourishment it needs to restore and rebuild itself.

The diet program also encourages you to eat more plant-based foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains are rich in vitamins and minerals but low in calories. You are also advised to avoid drinking “sugar water” or soda, sweetened fruit juices, iced tea, etc.

You Don’t Have to be Perfect

Mens Health Diet for Weight Loss

Men’s Health Diet

One great thing about the Men’s Health Diet is that it recognizes the fact that nobody’s perfect, so you are asked to follow the rules only 80% of the time. If you try to follow the rules all the time, you are more likely to throw in the towel and give up.

But if you know that it’s okay to break the rules once in a while, you won’t have any guilt feelings about breaking them and will continue to follow the program.

Diet and Nutrition

The diet program includes recommendations for the best foods for men, including recipes that will help you fight fat while providing fuel for your muscles. You are provided with great food choices plus the advice to eat only the best.

Exercise

The best diet programs always include exercise. The Men’s Health Diet implements an exercise program that is exciting and challenging. It includes circuit training, aerobics and strength training to help you lose belly fat in a matter of weeks.

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