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12

Testosterone Boosting

Recipes

By:

Ali Kuoppala

Founder, AnabolicMen.com

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Nutrition is one of the most important variables in successful natural testosterone

optimization. Without a proper diet that nourishes the endocrine system, the whole

idea of increasing ones testosterone levels naturally crumbles to pieces. If your diet

fails you, supplements won't fix shit, neither does exercise, or even good sleep.

Simply put, in order to have a naturally high production of male hormones, you

need to eat like a man.

So, what are the basics of a testosterone boosting diet?

Healthy intake of starchy carbohydrates, preferably tubers and root

vegetables, since many grains contribute to elevated prolactin levels (which is

a hormone that can seriously mess up with ones testosterone production) As

a rule of thumb, ~40% of your daily calories should come from carbs (this

recommendation is based on several studies which you can read more in

detail through this link).

Protein is not in a big role when boosting testosterone. Surely, i'ts a vital

macronutrient when building muscle, but several studies have also shown

that high protein diets are detrimental for T production. As a rule of thumb,

your daily protein intake should be ~20% of your daily calories, and most if

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not all, coming from animal sources (you can find more information about

protein and testosterone via this link).

Dietary fat has been praised as a testosterone booster for years now, and

yes, it's true that dietary fat intake positively correlates with increased

testosterone production in multiple studies. Hence why I recommend that

~40% of your daily calories come from dietary fats. However, what's more

important than the amount, is the type of fat. Whereas saturated and

monounsaturated fatty-acids have been shown to significantly increase

testosterone levels, trans-fats and polyunsaturated fatty-acids have the exact

opposite effect, they can significantly reduce circulating T levels! (more info

about dietary fat and testosterone can be found from this link).

Your caloric intake matters too. If you eat too little, your body starts

conserving energy for the most vital processes needed for survival.

Unfortunately the reproductive system (and along with it T production) is one

of the first systems to take the hit. So don't eat too little! Eating too much on

the other hand, while it may boost testosterone levels short-term, it'll make

you fat as a long-term solution... Hence, why I recommend that you calculate

your daily calorie need, and then eat accordingly to that (more about calories

and testosterone can be found here).

Last but not least, the endocrine system requires multiple micronutrients to

function properly, especially the minerals: zinc, magnesium, iodine, selenium,

boron and calcium, with the vitamins: A, B-complex, C, D, and K2. This is the

reason why eating REAL nutrient dense foods (read: not packaged crap) is

hugely important if your main goal is to optimize hormones.

To help you achieve the ”goals” seen above, this testosterone cookbook delivers you

12 healthy, endocrine system nourishing, and downright delicious recipes.

At the end of each recipe, is a section where it's shown in detail (and with studies)

why the specific ingredients were selected and how they can contribute to elevated

testosterone levels.

Enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Swiss

Steak Of Awesomeness

This is a rather simple recipe, in which you’ll only need a pan and a crockpot. But keep in

mind that as this is a slow cooker recipe, you’ll have to slow cook the shit out of the

steaks for 6-8 hours, resulting in ultimate tenderness and jaw-droppingly awesome taste.

What You’ll Need

6 beef blade steaks

8 oz white button mushrooms, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 tbsp fresh thyme, minced

1 ½ tsp cayenne pepper

3/4 cup beef stock

1/4 cup dry sherry

1/4 cup sorghum flour

4 tbsp olive oil

½ cup heavy cream

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Heat a pan over medium heat. Add in 1 tbsp olive oil and the mushroom slices.

Cook until the mushrooms start to brown. Remove from pan and put into the slow

cooker.

2. Return the pan to medium heat and season the blade steaks with salt and

pepper. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil again and brown the steaks. Once browned, set them

aside on a plate.

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3. Once again, return the pan to medium heat, this time add: 2 tbsp olive oil, sliced

onions, and ground cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for a minute, then add the

sorghum flour and dry sherry into the mix. Cook again for a minute, then pour the

contents of the pan into the crockpot.

4. Add the blade steak slices on top of the mixture in crockpot, cover, and cook for

6-8 hours on low heat.

5. After 6-8 hours, remove the steaks into a serving plate and cover with foil so that

they stay warm. Meanwhile add the heavy cream and chopped parsley into the

liquid still in the slow cooker. Heat for another 10 minutes to make a sauce. Pour

the sauce on top of the blade steaks, and serve with mashed potatoes.

6. Eat.

From The Midnight Baker website.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Beef steak is easily the best source of animal protein you would want to eat on a

high testosterone diet (here’s why).

b) White button mushrooms are natural aromatase inhibitors, meaning that they

inhibit the conversion from testosterone into estrogen (study, study, study).

c) Onions have been linked to increased testosterone production in multiple animal

studies (study, study, study, study).

d) Cayenne pepper has a testosterone protecting effect in testicular leydig cells, that

is, at least when you’re on a diet (study).

e) Sorghum has a potent DHT boosting effect, which was noted in this in-vitro study.

f) Olive oil is a great source of monounsaturated fatty acids, which are crucially

important for healthy testosterone production (here’s why). Also, a study with young

Moroccan men saw that 2 weeks of using olive oil as a main source of fat, increased

testosterone levels by 20%.

g) Heavy cream is a great source for saturated fat, a.k.a, the most testosterone

friendly type of dietary fat (study, study, study, study).

h) Parsley contains high amounts of a compound called apigening, which has been

linked to significant increases in testosterone production, due to its stimulatory

effect on testicular StAR protein (study).

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Spicy Testosterone

Boosting Lamb Stew

This is a simple recipe for a testosterone boosting spicy lamb stew. Most of the

ingredients that I’ve selected for this recipe come with testosterone boosting benefits. The

ones that don’t, are in just to give the dish some taste.

What You’ll Need

3 lbs of lamb shoulder meat, cubed

3 tablespoons of olive oil

2 onions, chopped

6 cloves of garlic, minced

2 red bell peppers, chopped

2 tablespoons of ginger, ground

1½ tablespoons of cayenne pepper, ground

2 cups of beef stock

5 tomatoes, puréed

1 handful of fresh parsley

1 teaspoon of pure sea salt

1 teaspoon of pepper

Preparation

1. Add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a pan or high sided pot. Add the lamb meat

cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes until the cubes are evenly brown on all sides. Put

the meat into a bowl.

2. Heat the same pan or high sided pot that you cooked the lamb cubes in, but this

time put it to medium-high heat and add in the onions and bell peppers. Cook,

stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking for 1 more

minute.

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3. Throw in the beef stock, lamb cubes, cayenne pepper, ginger, puréed tomatoes,

and fresh parsley leaves. Bring the pan or pot to boil over high heat, then lower the

heat to low and cook partially covered for 3 hours, or until the lamb is tender.

4. Season with salt and pepper. Eat.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Lamb meat is a good source of carnitine which is an amino-acid that increases

androgen receptor density and sensitivity. There’s also saturated fat, cholesterol,

high quality protein, zinc, several B vitamins, and CLA in lamb meat and all of which

are linked to increased testosterone production.

b) The olive oil consists mostly of monounsaturated fatty accids, which in this

study were shown to be pro-testosterone. This study found out that olive oil

converted cholesterol more easily into testosterone. And this studysaw that healthy

male subjects who switched to using olive oil as their main source of fat noted a

17% increase in their testosterone levels.

c) Onions contain hefty amounts of quercetin and alliins, compounds that both are

linked to increased T production. Moreover this study found out that feeding fresh

onion juice to male rats more than tripled their serum testosterone levels.

d) Garlic is also rich in alliins and quercetin, and it comes not as a surprise that few

studies have found out its testosterone boosting effects, such as this and this study.

e) Ginger increased testosterone levels by 17% in this human study, and it more

than doubled testosterone levels inthis rat study. This animal study also found out

that it works similarly in diabetic rats.

f) Cayenne pepper, at least according to this study, may have a testosterone

boosting effect.

g) This in-vitro study found out that parsley contains a compound called apigening,

which stimulates testosterone synthesis inside isolated leydig cells.

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Blueberry Pomegranate

Smoothie

This is a smoothie recipe for some healthy, tasty, and downright easy pomegranate and

blueberries smoothie…

…And as always, it’s good for your testosterone production.

What You’ll Need

1 cup frozen blueberries

1 cup pomegranate juice

1 cup spinach

1 banana

5 ice cubes

Preparation

1. Get a quality blender that can crush ice.

2. Throw everything into the blender and blend.

3. Done.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Blueberries are loaded with testosterone-friendly antioxidants, and a fiber called

Calcium-D-Glucarate, which binds into estrogen molecules and helps your body in

the removal process.

b) Pomegranate juice increased testosterone levels by 24% in healthy

humans according to this study. It’s also a potentnitric oxide booster, meaning that

it increases blood flow in the body.

c) Spinach is also a potent blood flow enhancer as it’s packed with natural nitrates

which convert into nitric oxide when ingested. Spinach may also increase

testosterone levels.

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The Carnivore’s

Meatloaf

This is a recipe from Michael Synom’s Carnivore cookbook. A super simple manly

meatloaf with multiple testosterone boosting ingredients.

You can get Synom’s Carnivore cookbook from Amazon, it has 120 recipes for meat

lovers. Highly recommended.

What You’ll Need

1 tablespoon butter

1 red onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ lbs coarse ground beef

1½ lbs hot Italian pork sausage

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 pinch coarse sea salt

1 pinch black peppers

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Melt the butter in a small skillet. Add the red onion

and garlic into the skillet and sweat the mixture until translucent.

2. Place the remaining ingredients along with the onion mixture into a bowl and mix

with your hands.

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3. Oil a meatloaf pan with olive oil and press the mixture into a pan.

4. Cook for 40 minutes.

5. Eat

Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Butter is a good source for saturated fat which is one of the best types of fat to

consume for a testosterone boost. Butter is also filled with CLA which is linked to

increased testosterone production.

b) Onions are well documented for their testosterone boosting effects

(study, study, study)

c) Same goes for garlic (study, study)

d) Beef and pork sausages give you some high quality protein, along with

the testosterone boosting saturated fat.

e) Eggs are filled with cholesterol, which is the number #1 building block for

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testosterone. Eggs also have this nutrient called choline, which helps your body to

get rid of excess estrogen.

f) Olive oil increased testosterone levels by 17% in this study. It also converted

cholesterol more easily into testosterone here.

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The Hasselback Potato

This is a simple recipe for a fancy potato, which just happens to be an awesome

carbohydrate source, especially after workouts and before hitting the sack.

The hasselback potatoes are easy to prepare and they go well with steaks, pulled pork,

chicken, etc. Needless to say that the Hasselback potatoes are also testosterone friendly.

What You’ll Need

5-6 medium baking potatoes

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons butter

1 pinch coarse sea salt

1 handful chives, chopped

Preparation

1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C)

2. Put the potatoes on to a cutting board flat side down. Starting from one end of

the potatoes, cut nearly all the way through, making thin slices.

3. Sprinkle the garlic in between the slits. Throw some butter on top of the potato.

Drizzle the olive oil on top too. Finish off by sprinkling the salt and chives on top of

the potatoes.

4. Bake for roughly 1 hour or until the potatoes are crispy from the outside and soft

from the inside.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Carbohydrates are essential for testosterone production, and potatoes just so

happen to be one of the best types of carbs for a man to consume.

b) Garlic has been linked to increased testosterone production in various studies

(study, study).

c) Olive oil increased testosterone by 17% in this study. One study also found that

it converts cholesterol more easily into testosterone.

d) Butter is a good source of saturated fat, which is not unhealthy, and boosts

testosterone levels.

e) Chives contain a flavonoid called quercetin, which is linked to increased

testosterone and nitric oxide production. It’s also a rich source for testosterone

boosting allicin and alliin.

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Coconut Shrimp With

Sweet & Spicy Sauce

Tired of fried chicken? Want something similar but with healthy testosterone boosting

ingredients?

Great, that’s what I have you for here. An extremely simple recipe for some mind

blowingly awesome coconut shrimps with sweet and spicy dipping sauce.

I guarantee you that healthy eating has never tasted this damn good, ever.

What You’ll Need

24 shrimps, peeled and deveined

1 cup coconut, shredded

1 cup almond flour/meal

1 egg, organic

pinch of sea salt

some sweet chili sauce (or make your own)

some olive oil spray

Preparation

1. Heat an oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by spraying it lightly

with olive oil.

2. In a bowl, mix together the coconut shreds, almond flour/meal, and a pinch of sea

salt. In another bowl, lightly whisk the egg.

3. Dip the shrimps in the coconut, almond, sea salt mix, so that both sides are fully

coated. Then dip the shrimps in the egg and finally sprinkle it with some more

coconut shreds.

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4. Place the shrimps into the baking sheet and cook for 10 minutes, then take the

baking sheet out and flip the shrimps. Continue cooking for 6-7 more minutes.

5. When your coconut shrimps are cooling, prepare the sweet chili sauce, or make

your own using this guide.

6. Serve the coconut shrimps with sweet spicy dip.

Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Shrimp is a good source for selenium, which in this study increased testosterone

levels in human males. It’s also packed with DHA which is a fatty acid linked

to increased luteinizing hormone (LH) production. Not to mention that shrimp also

has a fantastic fat profile with plenty of omega-3’s and hefty doses of testosterone

boosting cholesterol.

NOTE: Shrimps also contain this antioxidant called astaxanthin, which can inhibit the 5-a

enzyme and thus block DHT as I explained in one of my recent posts. However the

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amount of astaxanthin in a serving of shrimps is so miniscule that it will not impact your

DHT levels by a bit.

b) Egg is a good source for estrogen lowering choline, and testosterone boosting

cholesterol.

c) Coconut has been linked to elevated testosterone production in this study. It’s

also filled with natural saturated fat which according to this study, is the number #1

fatty acid for testosterone production.

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The Bananas And Beets

Brownie

This recipe is originally from a book called “The Ultimate Paleo Desserts” and when I saw

the ingredients, I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was a brownie for sure, but there was no

sugar on the ingredient list, instead there was bananas and beets.

Yup, that’s right. Bananas and beets in a brownie, no sugar, all healthy ingredients. And

the taste…. Let me just say that you won’t believe it until you give this recipe a try.

What You’ll Need

2 red beets, cooked

2 bananas, organic

2 eggs, organic

1/2 cup whey, chocolate flavor (I used this)

1/2 cup raw cocoa powder

1/3 cup Brazil nuts (or almonds)

1 tablespoon baking powder

Preparation

1. Heat an oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a baking pan with butter or coconut oil.

2. Throw the beets, eggs, whey, cocoa powder, Brazil nuts, bananas, and baking

powder into a blender and press play. Mix until you have a smooth texture.

3. Pour the batter into the baking pan and bake for roughly 30 minutes.

4. Eat

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Beets contain hefty amounts of betaine, which is a methylator that helps your

body to chelate away estrogen molecules.

b) Raw cacao gives you a nice dose of antioxidants and testosterone boosting

nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, and saturated fat.

c) Whey protein (along with exercise) increases androgen receptor density and

sensitivity all over the body.

d) Eggs contain cholesterol, which is the number #1 building block for all sex

hormones, including testosterone. Eggs are also filled with choline, which is a

methylator, just like betaine.

e) Brazil nuts contain a mineral called selenium, which increased testosterone and

sperm quality in this study.

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Extremely Simple

Bacon Omelette

This is probably the simplest testosterone boosting recipe I know. A bacon omelette.

It takes 10-15 minutes. You need 3 ingredients, some salt, and a working pan to make

one.

In other words, a recipe doesn’t get easier than this.

What You’ll Need

3 whole eggs

5-10 slices of bacon

some butter

pinch of himalayan or sea salt

Preparation

1. Heat the pan to medium high heat and add some butter to it.

2. Throw the bacon strips into the pan and cook until evenly brown.

3. Break the eggs in a bowl and beat until the whites and yolks are completely

mixed.

4. Remove the bacon from the pan and pour in the egg mix.

5. After the egg mix is done add the bacon on top and finish off with a pinch of salt.

6. Eat.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Eggs contain HDL cholesterol, which is the “good” heart friendly cholesterol that

acts as a direct precursor for testosterone. Eggs are also packed with choline,

which helps your body to chelate away estrogens.

b) Bacon contains cholesterol, which increases testosterone levels as explained

above. It’s also filled with natural saturated fat, which according to this study is the

best fat there is for testosterone production.

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The Delicious Max Testo

Burger

What You’ll Need (for 4 burgers)

4 hamburger buns, preferably make your own

1½ pounds beef, ground

8 bacon slices

4 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1 pinch himalayan or sea salt

1 pinch ground pepper

½ red onion, sliced

4 white button mushrooms, chopped

½ cup blue cheese

4 slices cheddar cheese

1 cup mayo, as fatty as you can find

1 handful of lettuce

Preparation

1. Preheat a grill over high heat.

2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef, mustard, salt, and pepper. Then shape the

mixture into 4 evenly sized patties and grill for 5 minutes a side or until they’re

roughly medium doneness. Then add the cheddar cheese slices on top of the patties

and grill for 1 more minute.

3. Throw the bacon slices, onion slices, and white button mushrooms into the grill or

into a pan, grill/cook until they’re all evenly brown.

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4. Cut the buns in half and grill for 10 seconds the cut side facing down.

5. Start assimilating the hamburger in the order you prefer.

6. Eat.

Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Ground beef is a good source for carnitine which is linked to increased androgen

receptor density and sensitivity. Also meat eaters tend to have higher testosterone

levels than the fellows who refuse to eat it.

b) Bacon is an excellent source for testosterone boosting cholesterol and saturated

fat.

c) All kinds of onions are filled with quercetin and alliins, which both are linked to

increased testosterone production. Few studies have also examined the effects that

onions have on testosterone levels and found only positive correlations

(study, study, study, study).

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d) Blue cheese is filled with probiotics, healthy bacteria, and live enzymes, all of

which are linked to elevated testosterone levels.

e) White button mushrooms have the ability to inhibit the aromatase enzyme. It’s an

enzyme that converts testosterone molecules into estrogen molecules. Thus,

blocking its activity will naturally increase your testosterone levels.

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Easy Bacon Pie

This is a recipe for simple bacon pie that’s made into a gluten free crust. And like always,

the recipe is designed to be testosterone friendly.

To make the dough for this pie, you can either purchase Bob’s gluten free pie crust mix,

or follow the instructions here to make your own, or you could go ahead and get yourself

a grain based mix too (but that’s not so pro-testosterone anymore).

It takes about 20 minutes to prepare the dish and 40 minutes to cook it in an oven.

What You’ll Need

15 slices of bacon

1 pack of Bob’s Red Mill Pie Crust Mix

1 cup of cheese, shredded

½ cup of blue cheese

4 whole eggs

2 cups of raw or whole milk

½ cup of onions, chopped

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) and grease a 10-inch pie plate

with butter.

2. Prepare the Bob’s pie crust mix as instructed in the pack or make your own crust

with this guide.

3. Add the milk, eggs, and chopped onions into a bowl and stir a bit with fork. Pour

the mixture into the pie plate on top of the dough.

4. Cook the bacon slices in a pan until they’re evenly brown. Crumble the bacon on

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top of the pie.

5. Add the shredded cheese and blue cheese on top of the pie.

6. Put the pie into the oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted in

the center comes out clean.

Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) Traditionally a pie crust is made with grain-based ingredients. However grains are

not that awesome for your testosterone production and that’s why this recipe uses

a gluten free crust with no wheat and other harmful grains.

b) Eggs are jam-packed with the most important building blocks of

testosterone, cholesterol and saturated fat.

c) Same goes for bacon, it’s filled with testosterone boosting cholesterol and

saturated fat.

d) Blue cheese is laden with live enzymes, probiotics, and healthy bacteria, all of

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which are linked to increased testosterone production.

e) Onions are also linked to increased T production. This study for example found

out that fresh onion juice fed to male wistar rats, tripled their testosterone levels.

Other studies have found out similar results (study, study, study).

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Bacon Wrapped

Mushrooms Stuffed

With Blue Cheese

This is a simple recipe for some delicious bacon wrapped mushrooms with the added

awesomeness of blue cheese. To make these bad boys, you only need 3 of the simplest

ingredients, about 30 minutes of time, and an oven or a grill.

What You’ll Need (for 10 wrapped mushrooms)

10 slices of bacon

10 whole white button mushrooms

a pack of blue cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Cut the stems out of the mushrooms and fill the holes left in the cap parts with

blue cheese.

3. Wrap a bacon strip around each mushroom cap and lock in place with a cocktail

stick or toothpick.

4. Throw the stuffed bacon mushrooms into the oven and bake for 20 minutes or

until the bacon is cooked.

5. Eat.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) White button mushrooms are known as aromatase enzyme inhibitors. Meaning

that they block the enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen.

b) Blue cheese is filled with natural saturated fat - which is the number #1 fat for

your testosterone production. Also the cheese is jam-packed with live enzymes,

probiotics, and healthy bacteria, all of which are linked to increased testosterone

production in various studies.

c) And last but not least, the good old bacon is filled with saturated fat and

cholesterol, both of which are crucial for healthy testosterone production.

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The Man Salad

To balance your body, even a man has to indulge with salad once in a while… But a salad

doesn’t have to be boring. It doesn’t have to be similar to the ones that women eat, and

quite frankly, it doesn’t have to be meatless…

Heck, a well made salad can be a testosterone boosting powerhouse with multiple T

boosting ingredients.

What You’ll Need (for 10 wrapped mushrooms)

Some leafy greens. I like to use spinach and arugula lettuce myself.

1-2 boiled eggs.

A hefty amount of blue cheese.

Plenty of bacon.

1 Chopped up avocado.

1-2 Tomatoes.

A handful of chopped up Brazil nuts.

Some olive oil to sprinkle on top.

Preparation

1. Prepare the ingredients, then throw everything into a large bowl.

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Here’s Why This Recipe Is Pro-Testosterone

a) If you use spinach as a lettuce base, it’s filled with natural nitrates that convert

into nitric oxide inside of your body. This occurence will then increase your blood

flow. Spinach is also filled with a natural steroid called ecdysterone, which is linked

to elevated testosterone production. Also if you mix in some aragula lettuce, you’ll

get to eat a plant densest in natural nitrates that we know of.

b) The eggs are packed with cholesterol, which is the direct precursor of

testosterone and linked to elevated testosterone production in various studies. Eggs

are also filled with choline, which helps your body to chelate (get rid off) estrogens.

c) Blue cheese is filled with live bacteria, enzymes, and probiotics, and those are all

linked to supreme health and elevated testosterone production.

d) Bacon gives you some natural saturated fat which is the kind of fat

that stimulates testosterone synthesis. Bacon will also give you hefty doses of

testosterone boosting cholesterol.

e) The avocado is jam-packed with mono-unsaturated fatty acids, which in this

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study increased testosterone production. Avocadoes are also filled with natural

cholesterol, a precursor for testosterone as explained above, and they also contain

various T boosting vitamins such as: C, E, D, and K2.

f) If you decide to chop in some Brazil nut bits, you’re going to get some

testosterone boosting mono-unsaturated fat, natural cholesterol, and plenty

of testosterone boosting selenium.

g) The olive oil will help your testicles to convert cholesterol more easily into

testosterone. It also increased testosterone levels by 17% in this study. Olive oil also

has a compound called Oleuropein which is shown to be anti-estrogenic in fewin-

vitro studies.