Diet for Mental Health
Warning: Male nutritional needs differ from females.
Typically, although shifting, females assume the roles of grocery shopping and food preparation. Good intentions for healthy eating may lean toward female “light cooking,” which often neglects male foods that prevent dysfunction and disease. Males need foods that nurture muscles and build mass. Along with multi-vitamins, foods can help prevent cancer, heart disease, and erectile dysfunction.
- Zinc: legumes, lean beef, oysters, oysters, pork, shellfish
- Potassium: bananas, orange juice, milk, tomatoes, beans
- Vitamin B-6: bananas
- Omega-3 fatty acids: herring, mackerel, sardines, salmon, tuna, canola and soy oil, eggs, flaxseed, walnuts
- Vitamin D: fatty fish
- Vitamin C: broccoli, Brussels sprouts bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower
- Beta-carotene: broccoli, Brussels sprouts bok choy, cabbage, cauliflower
- Magnesium: Brazil nuts
- Selenium: Brazil nuts, dry-roasted nuts, turkey, tuna, shellfish
- Vitamin B: apples, barley, beans, oatmeal
- Vitamin C: carrots, pumpkin, red bell peppers, sweet potatoes
- Carbohydrates: whole grain pasta and grains
- Plant Stanols: Benecol
- Isoflavones: soy found in cheese, edamame, milk, tofu, or veggie burgers
- Flavonoid anthocyanin: blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, strawberries, raspberries
Prevention
Diet for Mental Health
Symptoms of Stress Overload
Occurrence
Causes
Preparation for Medical Appointment
Support from Health Care Providers
Cultural Attitudes about Male Stress
Psychological Implications of Male Stress or Loss of Control
Career/Employment
Tests and Diagnosis
Treatment with Prescription Drugs
Risk Factors and Warnings
Coping and Support
