The 5 best foods for men

The 5 best foods for men

Whether you're trying to lower your blood pressure or fight prostate cancer, protecting your health begins with your diet. Here are the five best foods for men

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4. Baked potatoes

According to the American Heart Association, men are at greater risk for high blood pressure than women until the age of 45. Fortunately, one of the easiest ways to control it is by making very simple changes to your diet. Of course, you've heard that eating less salt can help reduce high blood pressure, but what's equally important is increasing the amount of potassium you consume. To help lower your blood pressure, eat more potassium-rich foods like potatoes, bananas and raisins. Baked potatoes are especially rich in potassium, with more than 1,000 milligrams each. Skip the butter or sour cream and use a soft non-hydrogenated margarine instead. You'll lower your blood pressure and your cholesterol.