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Cruciferous Vegetables
Eating three or more servings of cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, kale,
mustard greens, and Brussels sprouts per week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by
almost half.
Pomegranate Juice
Research shows that pomegranate juice slows the growth of prostate cancer in mice.
Turmeric
Studies show that turmeric may prevent prostate cancer and slow its progress, especially
when eaten with cauliflower.
Flaxseeds
Studies in mice indicate that flaxseeds may prevent and slow the spread of prostate cancer.
Green Tea
In several studies, green tea has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of developing
prostate cancer.
Brazil Nuts
Brazil nuts are one of the best natural sources of selenium, a mineral that is strongly
preventative against prostate cancer. Experts say that taking an extra 200mcg of selenium
per day will reduce the risk of prostate cancer by 50 percent. Just a handful of Brazil nuts
per day will meet this requirement.
Garlic Garlic has been shown in several studies to cut the risk of prostate cancer by as
much as 53 percent. Garlic also contains a good amount of selenium.
Scallions
One study showed that eating just 1/10 an ounce of scallions per day cut men's risk of
prostate cancer by as much as 70 percent.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant which has been
shown in several studies to have a protective effect against prostate cancer. Though one
recent study has created some doubt about the protective effect lycopene has against
prostate cancer, the National Prostate Cancer Foundation says the earlier studies are still
valid and continues to recommend that men eat plenty of foods containing lycopene.
Making healthy food choices can promote your prostate health and reduce the risk of
prostate problems.
About the Prostate
The prostate is a small gland -- part of the male reproductive system. It's similar in size to a
walnut. Located under the bladder and in front of the rectum, its main function is to produce
protective fluid for sperm. The prostate contains the urethra -- the tube that carries both urine and
semen from the body. While the prostate isn't essential for survival, it's important for
reproduction.
Foods to Eat
Follow a healthy diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and healthy oils,
such as olive and canola. Fish contains omega-3 fatty acids that protect against
prostate cancer. Eat fresh vegetables and cooked tomatoes, which are rich in lycopene
-- a plant pigment that promotes prostate health. Insufficient vegetable intake, especially
of cruciferous vegetables, is linked to higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer,
according to Prostate Cancer Foundation. Eating healthy oils and nuts increases blood
antioxidants, which protect your body's cells. It also reduces insulin and inflammation,
which may discourage prostate cancer progression, according to Erin L. Richman,
Sc.D., of the University of California, San Francisco Department of Epidemiology and
Biostatistics.
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Heart healthy is prostate healthy. Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer, even in
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Nutritional Recommendations
The two diets known to be associated with longevity and reduced risks for prostate
cancer are the traditional Japanese diet and a SouthernMediterranean diet. The
Japanese diet is high in green tea, soy, vegetables, and fish, as well as low in calories
and fat. TheMediterranean diet is high is fresh fruits and vegetables, garlic, tomatoes,
red wine, olive oil, and fish. Both are low in red meat.
Specifically, you should incorporate these principles when reevaluating your daily diet:
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Reduce animal fat in your diet. Studies show that excess fat, primarily red meat
and high-fat dairy, stimulates prostate cancer to grow.
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Avoid trans fatty acids, which are known to promote cancer growth. These are
high in margarines, and fried and baked foods.
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Increase your fresh fish intake, which is high in the very beneficial alpha omega-3
fatty acids. Ideally eat cold-water fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, and trout, at
least two to three times a week. The fish should be poached, baked, or grilled (not
burned or charred). Avoid fried fish.
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Significantly increase your fresh fruit, herb, and vegetable consumption daily.
Powerful anticancer nutrients are being discovered regularly in colorful fruits and
vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy green vegetables, nuts, berries, and seeds.
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Avoid high-calcium diets, which have been shown to stimulate prostate cancer
growth.
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Eat red grapes, drink red grape juice, or red wine regularly.
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Tomatoes and especially tomato products are very high in lycopene, a powerful
anticancer substance. This includes pizza sauce, tomato paste, and ketchup.
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Avoid flax seed oil. This can stimulate prostate cancer to grow. You can obtain
the very healthy alpha omega-3 fatty acids you need through fresh fish and nuts.
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Use olive oil, which is very healthy and rich in vitamin E andantioxidants.
Avocado oil is also good. Avoid oils high in polyunsaturated fats such as corn, canola, or
soybean.
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Take vitamin E, 50 to 100 IU of gamma and d-alpha, only with the approval of
your doctor. Some recent studies have raised concerns over serious risks with vitamin E
intake. Natural sources include nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado oil, wheat germ, peas,
and nonfat milk.
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If you're concerned about your risk of prostate cancer, you may be interested in prostate
cancer prevention.
There's no sure way to prevent prostate cancer. Study results often conflict with each
other and most studies aren't designed to definitively prove whether something prevents
prostate cancer. As a result, no clear ways to prevent prostate cancer have emerged.
In general, doctors recommend that men with an average risk of prostate cancer make
choices that benefit their overall health if they're interested in prostate cancer
prevention.
Choose a low-fat diet. Foods that contain fats include meats, nuts, oils and
dairy products, such as milk and cheese.
In some studies, men who ate the highest amount of fat each day had an increased
risk of prostate cancer. While this association doesn't prove that excess fat causes
prostate cancer, reducing the amount of fat you eat each day has other proven
benefits, such as helping you control your weight and helping your heart.
To reduce the amount of fat you eat each day, limit fatty foods or choose low-fat
varieties. For instance, reduce the amount of fat you add to foods when cooking,
select leaner cuts of meat, and choose low-fat or reduced-fat dairy products.
Eat more fat from plants than from animals. In studies that looked at fat
consumption and prostate cancer risk, fats from animals were most likely to be
associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Animal products that contain fats
include meat, lard and butter.
You might consider using plant-based fats instead of animal fats. For instance, cook
with olive oil rather than butter. Sprinkle nuts or seeds on your salad rather than
cheese.
Increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat each day. Fruits and
vegetables are full of vitamins and nutrients that are thought to reduce the risk of
prostate cancer, though research hasn't proved that any particular nutrient is
guaranteed to reduce your risk.
Eating more fruits and vegetables also tends to make you have less room for other
foods, such as high-fat foods.
You might consider increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat each day
by adding an additional serving of a fruit or vegetable to each meal. Consider eating
fruits and vegetables for snacks.
Eat fish. Fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and herring contain omega-3 fatty
acids, a type of fatty acid that has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. If
you don't currently eat fish, you might consider adding it to your diet.
Another way to add omega-3s to your diet is by eating flaxseed.
Reduce the amount of dairy products you eat each day. In studies, men who
ate the most dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt each day had the
highest risk of prostate cancer. But study results have been mixed, and the risk
associated with dairy products is thought to be small.
Men who are obese a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher may have an
increased risk of prostate cancer. If you are overweight or obese, work on losing weight.
You can do this by reducing the number of calories you eat each day and increasing the
amount of exercise you do.
If you have a healthy weight, work to maintain it by exercising most days of the week
and choosing a healthy diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
The individual elements in the headings above will provide specific details on why
these measures which may help prostate cancer and how to change the diet
accordingly. The following table provided a general overview which may act as an aid
memoir.
FOOD
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Increase fibre
Use meat for its taste preferably not >once a day. Excess
fried to further reduce the fat content and avoid burning. I
rather than animal fat.
Polyphenols
Phytoestrogens
Non-oestrogenic polyphenols