50 Best & Worst Foods For Men In The World Right Now
✔ CHIPS
A quarter of Aussie men have high blood pressure. Potassium is the antidote: a sweet potato packs a fifth of your RDI, but white spuds edge it with 26 per cent
❌ SPINACH
Mistakenly touted as the ultimate source of iron, a handful of spinach contains just 1.4mg – the same amount as in any other green veg
25 Certified Health Enhancers
These underrated eats may not come with celebrity endorsements or inflated price tags – but at a time when fortifying your health and fitness feels more important than ever, they’ll give you the nutrients you need to perform at your peak
1 Tahini
Currently enjoying a resurgence with the rising popularity of Middle Eastern food, this versatile sesame seed spread is packed with vitamin E, an antioxidant linked to anti-ageing – both of the aesthetic and holistic varieties. “Sesame seeds are also higher in protein than most other nuts or seeds,” says nutritionist Anne Anyia.
2 Seitan
To coeliacs, its name is apt: seitan is made from gluten, the protein found in wheat. But for others, it’s a satisfying meat substitute that packs as much protein as lean meat and is a good source of the amino acids needed for building muscle. Popular in fried chicken restaurants for its meaty texture, it’s cheap to make at home, now that you’ve conquered sourdough.
3 Wood Pigeon
Not only is pigeon more ethical than chicken, it’s also leaner and more muscular (largely because the birds actually have a chance to fly). Chef Andy Waugh of Mac & Wild describes it as “the gateway meat for people who think they don’t like game”. It’s rich in minerals such as copper, which supports weight loss.
4 Dill Pickles
By which we mean preserved cucumbers, usually flavoured
