When a man turns 30, his testosterone levels can decrease by 1-2 percent a year. By the time he reaches his 40s and 50s, his testosterone production can be down to half of what it once was, according to Clark Bartram, 53, Performance & Nutrition Industry Expert for Six Pack Abs, and Lead Advisor to the International Sports Sciences Association.
“Giving you half the testosterone production and double the belly fat – that’s not good,” he said. “That’s why it’s so important for us older men to start boosting our natural testosterone immediately.”
Rather than get testosterone treatments or “legal steroids” (with frequent side effects) from a physician, Bartram said, “Let food be your medicine.”
The fats in red meat as well as salmon and tuna boost testosterone, he said. Other such foods are: almonds, garlic, eggs, cabbage, spinach, asparagus, avocados, bananas, watermelon, citrus fruit, grapes, and honey.
For Bartram’s Chili, adding white button mushrooms are a key ingredient to blocking estrogen, the female version of testosterone. Estrogen can cause a man to bloat, develop breast tissue and store more fat around the waist. Rising estrogen levels also cause your belly fat to start producing a testosterone killing chemical that creates even more estrogen.
At TestMaxMeals.com, Bartram offers more testosterone boosting food tips, three so-called “healthy” foods that can dramatically decrease testosterone levels, and three “cheat” foods that boost testosterone. He also explained how to quickly prepare and cook an entire week’s worth of your favorite testosterone boosting foods in less than an hour and at a low cost.
Clark Bartram’s Chili Recipe
Ingredients
2 lbs. ground beef (15 percent fat)
1 cup white button mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 tbs. chili powder
jar organic tomato puree
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can organic chopped tomatoes
pinch of salt
garlic to taste
Directions
Sauté ground beef until it is brown. Next, place meat into big pot and add all other ingredients. Finally, cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 30-45 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
