Misconception 1: A meal is not satisfying without meat. Almost all men prefer animal fat. Even the most tempting fruit pie cannot stimulate their appetite as much as a regular steak. However, in reality, red meat like steak may increase the risk of cancer. Countries with higher consumption of red meat also have higher rates of prostate cancer. "But not all meat is off-limits," white meat (such as fish and chicken) have anti-cancer effects. Eating fish 2-4 times a week can reduce the risk of colon cancer by 50%.
Misconception 2: Alcohol must be consumed to excess. Nowadays, most men in the United States have learned to drink in moderation, but there are still some exceptions. In a hotel in Chicago, a drinker collapsed and never woke up again after consuming 17 bottles of locally produced Martini.
Misconception 3: Only eat three meals a day and strictly avoid snacks. Unlike women, most men are not fond of snacks. This may seem like a good thing, but unfortunately, men tend to eat until they are completely full at every meal. This not only leads to weight gain but also increases cholesterol levels. The reason why the French are slim is that they eat at least four meals a day, while people in Northern Europe only eat three meals a day: a substantial breakfast, lunch, and dinner at 6 pm. Jenkins believes that cholesterol levels will decrease if you eat six meals a day.
These misconceptions have led to a decline in men's physical health, with diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease knocking on their doors. Experts say that the preference for animal fat puts a strain on the kidneys and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and malignant tumors. Even "lean meat" contains 28% invisible fat.
In addition, a greasy diet can lead to excessive cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood. These excess cholesterol and fatty acids can adhere to blood vessels, causing arteriosclerosis and eventually forming blood clots.
Therefore, men should learn to eat a light diet, especially reducing animal fats (fatty meat, fried meat, animal organs, etc.) and the overall quantity of cooking oil (generally not exceeding 30 grams per day). Take pork as an example, the average daily meat consumption should be controlled at around two to three liang. Additionally, it is best to pair pork with legumes because legume products contain a large amount of lecithin, which can emulsify plasma, reduce the size of cholesterol and fat particles, and prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.
The dangers of alcohol are self-evident - diseases such as prostate inflammation and liver cancer are all related to alcohol. When faced with social drinking, it is best to eat sweets or protein-rich foods as a base to alleviate the damage of alcohol to the body. Also, it is better to drink alcohol in the evening. Drinking alcohol at noon makes it difficult for ethanol to be metabolized, causing more harm to the body.
