Dietitians Highlight 6 Underrated Foods for Men's Health, Citing 17% Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
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Updated · EatingWell · Aug 2
Dietitians Highlight 6 Underrated Foods for Men's Health, Citing 17% Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk
3 articles · Updated · EatingWell · Aug 2
Summary
Six affordable foods—tomatoes, broccoli, canned salmon, whole grains, Kefir and oysters—can support men’s prostate, heart, bone and muscle health, dietitians said.
Tomatoes and broccoli were singled out for compounds linked to prostate and broader cancer protection, while whole grains were tied to about a 17% lower colorectal cancer risk.
Canned salmon and kefir add practical nutrition benefits: salmon supplies protein, omega-3s, calcium and vitamin D, while kefir provides calcium, probiotics and support for gut, bone and muscle health.
Oysters stood out for zinc, which dietitians said helps regulate testosterone and supports prostate health; canned oysters offer a lower-cost alternative.
Dietitians said food should complement routine checkups, preventive screenings, heart monitoring, prostate discussions and mental health care rather than replace them.