What separates the men from the boys…?
Testosterone. The wonder hormone that has shaped the course of mankind. Throughout history testosterone has been in charge of male sexual characteristics and has caused the rise and fall of many civilizations. It has caused men to conquer and be conquered. Okay, so maybe we’re being a little over dramatic – but testosterone does play a strong role in working out. Too much of it and you’re an ape like ball of aggression; too little and you’re a lame duck.
For a builder it’s even more important. You have to be at the top of your game if you want to win big competitions. If you treat it as an art then you want to express your maximum human potential. So it would be a shame if you were unknowingly lowing your T-levels because of your diet.
We all know about the major foods that lower your testosterone; the fast foods, sodas, refined carbohydrates, and even soy. These are easy for a bodybuilder to avoid. But what about the unsung villains? The foods that leach under the radar, the Trojan horses if you will. Let’s take a look at 5 foods that you (probably) didn’t know suck away your testosterone.
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5. Graham Crackers
Yep, good old fashioned graham crackers could be leaching your testosterone. Believe it or not, Dr. Sylvester Graham created Dr. Graham’s Honey Biskets (aka Graham Carckers) in 1829 for one major purpose – he believed the graham meal would suppress carnal desires. Although not scientifically proven, Graham may have been on to something.
Excess refined carbohydrates can lead to ruining your testosterone levels and sugars from refined carbs will not only make a man gain weight but also deplete his testosterone levels too.
