Download 10 Diet Tips for Prostate Health

10 Diet Tips for Prostate Health
1. Eat Fruits and Vegetables. Fruits and vegetables contain high doses of cancer-fighting and
inflammation-reducing substances like vitamins, polyphenols, antioxidants, minerals and natural
fiber. Most men and women do not consume the recommended daily intake of fruits and
vegetables. The best to eat include:
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Cruciferous Vegetables (includes broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage) have
phytochemicals that reduce Oxidative stress or oxygen free radicals in the body which
means a lower risk of prostate cancer and its aggression
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Carrots and sweet potatoes contain a substance called falcarinol that reduces the risk of
cancer
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Mushrooms help fight cancer by building the immune system with a supply of
compounds called Beta Glucan and proteins called lectin which have shown to attack
cancer cells
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Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene which attacks free radicals helping the body
lower the risk of prostate cancer and its aggression and recent research from the
UK suggests eating tomatoes may lower risk of prostate cancer.
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Pomegranates, particularly its juice, has been shown to slow PSA doubling time and help
prevent prostate cancer recurrence after primary treatment
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Grapes contain bioflavonoids which are powerful antioxidants that work as cancer
preventatives
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Citrus (oranges, grapefruit, lemons) help sweep carcinogens out of the body by delivering
a substance called monoterpene into the system
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Avocados are rich in glutathione, an antioxidant that attacks free radicals in the body
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Peppers and jalapenos contain a chemical, capsaicin, which neutralizes certain cancer
causing substances
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Apples contain antioxidants that sweep free radicals out of the body and some studies
have shown a dramatic impact on cancer risk reduction
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Berries (raspberries and blue berries) contain vitamins, compounds and antioxidants that
may protect the body against cancer
2. Say No Animal Protein. Diets high in red meat, dairy products and animal fat have frequently
been connected with the development of prostate cancer. Red meat is particularly tied to
aggressive prostate cancer.
3. Chose Plant Protein. Plant-based protein like beans, flax and nuts contain quercetin and
lignans that suppress the growth of many kinds of cancer including prostate cancer.
4. Drink Green Tea. Green tea contains antioxidants that decrease prostate cancer risk and have
also demonstrated the ability to reduce the risk of prostate disorders.
5. Eat Foods Rich in Omega-3. Found in some fish, Omega 3 fats fight inflammation that
weakens the body’s immune system. Omega 3 has been shown to decrease prostate cancer risk.
6. Eat Whole and Natural Foods. Foods high in fiber are known to lower levels of testosterone
and lower PSA results. Lowering testosterone levels cuts off the food supply for prostate cancer
growth.
7. Drink Water. Cutting down on surgery carbonated beverages and drinking water can speed
metabolism and flush the body of cancer-causing substances.
8. Go Organic. Avoid foods with high levels of pesticide and BPA. Both substances can
contribute to cancer risk and aggressiveness. Further, organic foods can have up to 25 percent
more nutrients.
9. Eat Soy. Many Asian countries have the lowest prostate cancer death rates in the world. Diet
plays a key role in this fact. A traditional Asian diet is low in fat and rich in soy (Tofu, Soy milk,
Soy nuts). Soy contains substances that suppress the hormone-triggered growth of prostate
cancer