8) Cabbage
What’s Inside: Indole-3-carbinol, fiber
The Facts:
In addition to exhibiting the same estradiol-restricting properties as other cruciferous vegetables, cabbage is high in fiber. “Fiber is great for controlling weight, as it prevents the consumption of fattier foods,” says Gillespie. “Keeping weight down has an anti-estrogen impact.”
How To Get It:
Load up that fat-free brat with sauerkraut and have a side of slaw just go easy on the mayo.
9) Brussels Sprouts
What’s Inside: Indole-3-carbinol, fiber
The Facts:
You should have listened to your mom: Brussels sprouts do help you grow up big and strong. Like the other vegetables on our list, these specifically target bad estrogen and pack just as much fiber.
How To Get It:
Hold your nose and power them down.
10) Garlic
What’s Inside: Allicin
The Facts:
In clinical studies, garlic’s active ingredient enhances testosterone levels and inhibits cortisol, a hormone that competes with testosterone, limiting its actions and breaking down muscle tissue.
How To Get It:
Season other foods with garlic when you can, but eating whole cloves provides the most direct benefit.
Extra tips on getting your T-Boost:
Stick to the optimum nutritional ratio
According to Gillespie, “Men should aim for 45% of calories from protein, 35% from carbs and 20% from fats.”
Avoid high-glycemic carbs
Fast acting sugars will only lower your testosterone and make you fatigued in the long run.
Think protein & fats
Go for high protein foods with moderate levels of fat. Make sure you include healthy fats such as such as Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat and omega fats. In fact, good fats such as omega-3 are essential to physical and overall health.
Eat more oysters
This may be the hardest food on the list to obtain but, as Aceto puts it, “Oysters are the original testosterone booster.” Many restaurants and grocery stores have them available.
This list is derived from Mike Levinson’s book: The Buff Dad.
References:
The Buff Dad Book
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