Study title and authors:
Decrease of serum total and free testosterone during a low-fat high-fibre diet
E.K. Hämäläinen*, H. Adlercreutz*, P. Puska† and P. Pietinen‡
†Department of Nutrition, University of Helsinki, SF, Finland
‡National Public Health, Institute, SF, Finland
*Department of Clinical Chemistry, Meilahti Hospital Finland Books:
The concentrations of total and free testosterone were studied in 30 healthy, middle-aged men during a dietary intervention program. When men were transferred from their customary diet to an experimental diet, which contained less fat with a higher polyunsaturated/saturated ratio (P/S-ratio) and more fibre, there was a significant decrease in serum total testosterone concentrations. Furthermore, unbound testosterone also decreased.
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Recipe of the day
Alfresco Beef Kebabs
Ingredients: Food Mall: Top Sirloin
Salt and freshly milled black pepper
10-12 small cherry tomatoes
Freshly chopped chives, to garnish
Method:
1.Thread the beef with the cherry tomatoes onto 6 short metal or wooden skewers (previously soaked in water for 20 minutes).
2.Cook the kebabs under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue to your preferred cooking time.
3.Transfer the kebabs onto a warm plate, sprinkle over the freshly chopped chives, season to taste and serve immediately with a crisp salad.