Anabolic Lifestyle: Testosterone Boosting Foods

Testosterone Boosting Foods

    Last night I wanted a meal that would fit into my calorie and macro-nutrient ratios while helping to make sure I don't have any drops in testosterone while dieting.  If you diet long enough with enough of a caloric deficit testosterone may decrease.

Symptoms of low testosterone:
A) Decreased energy
B) Depression
C) Irritable
D) Atrophy (muscle loss)
E) Increase in body fat

    I decided to saute some brussel sprouts and garlic slivers in some olive oil and made an omelet with eggs and ground beef.

Recipe: (Sauted Brussel Sprouts & Garlic Slivers)
*Brussel Sprouts (2 cups sliced in half)
*Garlic (Whole clove cut into slivers)
*2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
*Tony's spice for taste
-Saute brussel sprouts and garlic in the olive oil until garlic is browned

Recipe: (Beef Omelet)
*4 whole omega 3 eggs
*3 oz 93% lean ground beef (leftovers)
*Non-Stick/ Non-Calorie cooking spray for pan
*Sage and salt for taste
-Mix and cook as an omelet

So why did I choose these foods?  I choose them for a few reasons.  To make it easy here is a list of the ingredients I used as well as well as a few others with explanations of how they may increase testosterone levels.

Testosterone Boosting Foods List:

1. Brussel Sprouts; Broccoli; Cabbage: The chemical Indole-3-Carbinol found in these foods may help to reduce estrogen
2. Eggs: Cholesterol, which naturally occurs in eggs, is a precursor to testosterone
3. Garlic: Allicin, which naturally occurs in garlic, reduces cortisol and increases testosterone (may be helpful for fat around the belly)
4.  Olive Oil/ Nuts: Contains essential fatty acids which are involved in testosterone production and can help decrease inflammation within the body
5. Lean Meats (beef)/Seafood (oysters): Contains zinc which forms an enzyme used in producing testosterone; contains iron which helps in saturating the blood with oxygen which indirectly affects testosterone levels; contains magnesium which may increase bio-available testosterone; contains protein which has been shown to increase the amount of testosterone that enters muscle cells when consumed post workout; contains saturated fat which indirectly increase testosterone levels

My meal really hit the spot!  It tasted wonderful and also enhanced my mood.  If you want to maintain or increase testosterone levels then be sure to try these foods out.  Always be mindful of food allergies and/or predispositions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc.  Also be sure to consult your physician/doctor before changing your diet or eating foods you are not sure about.  Live life in Christ for Christ!