Okay, we all know eating fruits and vegetables is important for long term health and longevity for everyone. However, a question -- and some probable answers -- has come up.

Are some foods better for men while others are better for women?

According to an issue of Readers Digest -- yes!

• Tomato sauce. Men who eat tomato sauce two to four times a week have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer.
• Broccoli. Five servings of cruciferous vegetables per week will cut the risk of bladder cancer in half.
• Oysters. The zinc found in oysters - an oft-touted aphrodisiac - helps with reproductive health.
• Peanut butter. Monounsaturated fat found here helps lower cholesterol and battle heart disease.
• Watermelon. Chock full of potassium, which fights high blood pressure.

• Papaya. Eating papaya fights gall bladder disease.
• Flaxseed. Filled with estrogen-like compounds called lignans, it has shown to slow tumor growth in women with breast cancer.
• Tofu. The high soy protein content can lower cholesterol and minimize hot flashes.
• Buffalo meat. Provides a low-fat alternative and a dose of iron lost in menstruation.
• Collard greens. Women who eat foods rich in vitamin K have a 30-percent less chance to have bone fractures.

It appears women get a raw deal in this one as the food for men looks a lot more appealing!

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