How to ward off the top 6 men’s health issues
The issue: Poor gut health
By some estimates, 25 percent of men suffer from some type of digestive issue. The most common gut problems affecting adult men are heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation.
What to eat:
Fermented foods, such as sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles and yogurt, are an excellent source of healthful probiotic bacteria that can replenish and heal your microbiome, which is the name for the trillions of beneficial microbes in your digestive tract—plus, fermented foods are already broken down, making them easier to digest.
What to do:
If gut pain and digestive issues are a chronic problem, consider following a low-FODMAP diet that eliminates certain carbohydrate-rich foods that overstimulate gut bacteria. Get our low-FODMAP meal plan and read more about this approach here. Additionally, cutting back on alcohol, high-fat foods, spicy dishes and caffeine can provide some digestive relief. Supplements that may help include probiotics, L-glutamine and high-quality fish oil, which can reduce inflammation.