Men
Traditionally, men have been slow to take an active interest in eating properly for their long-term health. Thankfully, with the growth in magazines and media interest in men’s health issues, that’s beginning to change.
Of course genetics will always have an influence, but eating well and keeping active can tip the odds in your favour and help protect you against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other illnesses to ensure you remain fitter and healthier throughout your life.
- Alcohol
- Within limits, alcohol is thought to have some beneficial effects. One or two drinks a day, it has been suggested, can lower the risk of heart disease, while red wine in particular is a rich source of antioxidants. But don’t make the mistake of thinking the more you drink, the greater the benefits. Nothing could be further from the truth.
- Eating to avoid cancer
- Next to giving up smoking, watching what you eat and keeping a close eye on your weight are the most effective ways to reduce your chances of getting cancer.
- Eating out
- Restaurants are where most of us see our good intentions go to waste. Follow our simple tips, however and you can still enjoy a good night out without breaking your diet or the bank.
- Exercise and activity
- Regular activity has all sorts of other health benefits besides weight loss. Find out how you can build exercise into your day can help ward off heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even make you feel more relaxed and less stressed out...
- Eating for healthy bones
- Although osteoporosis is often thought of a disease that afflicts mainly women, 1 in 5 men in the UK and Ireland will be a sufferer. By the time you find out you’ve got it, it's often too late to do anything about it – which is why following a healthy, balanced diet throughout your life is so important to prevent the onset of the disease.
- Eating for a healthy heart
- Heart disease kills more people in the UK and Ireland each year than any other illness. Modern lifestyles, stress, poor diet and growing obesity levels all contribute to its causes, but by eating properly and exercising regularly, you can cut down your chances of becoming a victim.
- Healthy snacks
- Snacking isn’t the bad habit. In fact, it can often be the most efficient way of getting the nutrients you need throughout the day without having to pack then into one or two main meals...
- Supplements
- Although a healthy balanced diet should give you all the nutrients you need to stay healthy and active, there are times – after illness or if you’re thinking of having a baby with your partner for instance – that you may need supplements of certain vitamins and minerals.