What is it with this new breed of healthy boys? Aren’t boys traditionally stuck in front of the TV with a beer in one hand and a greasy burger in the other? Three very close male friends of mine have turned ultra healthy this year, in some ways even healthier than me!
One friend in particular carries around his health book wherever he goes. It’s almost like his little bible. It’s great for me because he’s always got some interesting health fact bookmarked for next time he sees me so I’m learning a lot. I have male friends who also eat only organic foods, who’ve given up meat, alcohol and dairy, who refuse to eat carbs and protein together in the same meal, have gone on some crazy five day detox and gone cold turkey on sugar. Is this a new breed of metrosexual men? Or is it normal for 25-35 years olds to have some sort of quarter life crisis where they ditch the booze and go for the organic OJ instead?
To be honest, I’m finding this new health trend in men incredibly sexy. I mean, how great is it when your boyfriend is the first one to suggest a nice tofu and green vege stir fry for dinner, instead of rolling his eyes at your vegetarian suggestion and making some joke about soya-decaf-vege-lami. How refreshing is it when he says "Darling, lets pop down to the market for some organic produce and maybe we can pick up an organic apple/carrot/celery juice while we’re there?". Wow, that’s hot.
There is, however, a little part of me that finds this behavior slightly intimidating. Men seem to have this amazing will power that I just can’t beat. If I tried to separate my carbs and protein from every single meal I doubt I would even last a day. If I went on some detox I would have trouble lasting five hours let along five days!
Well, good on them anyway. Healthy men, you’re doing a great job and I congratulate you on your fantastic efforts. I have a lot of respect for you going against the stereotype and putting your body and soul first 
Keep up the top effort!
Frances Kerr
Fran Kerr is the founding editor of High on Health. To cure your acne, sign up to Fran's FREE acne cure mini-course or download her latest how to guide, Eat Away Your Acne.
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