
Achieving good health is a quality of life issue and is within a man’s reach. Men’s health and urology are my specialties. Men who take good care of themselves feel better, look better, and greatly improve sexual health. I want men to know they are the expert of their body and they hold the key to unlocking its full potential by making healthy lifestyle changes as preventative steps. As Ann Wojcicki, American entrepreneur and CEO of 23andMe, once said: “One of the best aspects of health care reform is that it starts to emphasize prevention.”
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They are considered the golden vegetable when it comes to prostate health. Tomatoes are full of lycopene and studies have shown that eating tomatoes or drinking tomato juice may benefit the prostate in many ways. It can not only shrink the prostate, but also slow down the progression of prostate cancer. Other sources of lycopene are grapefruit, apricots, watermelon, etc.
Broccoli
Broccoli has a lot of phytochemicals and they are known for reducing the rate of prostate growth. Also, phytochemicals fight against recurrent cancer.
Green Tea
Green tea is more than just a liquid. It contains lots of important nutrients beneficial for the prostate. It is full of antioxidants, including a large amount of a catechin, called EGCG. Catechins are natural antioxidants that limit and prevent cell damage. Also, polyphenols represent 30% of green tea. They reduce inflammation and fight against cancer. One or two cups of green tea per day can improve not only your prostate health, but also your general health.
Soybean
When talking about prostate cancer, soy has always been a controversial subject because it can change men’s testosterone levels and occasionally increase estrogen levels. Soybean’s components help reduce inflammation, which creates the perfect medium for cancer development. What is more, soybeans are a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids that may reduce prostate risk. Besides soybeans, consider including in your diet other soy products. Soybean products include a high amount of isoflavones, a chemical with anti-inflammatory properties.Soy products you should start adding to your diet are Tofu, Soy milk and Miso (Soybean paste).
Pomegranate seeds and pomegranate juice
Why are pomegranates good for prostate? Some research suggests that pomegranate juice or seeds help slow the progression of prostate cancer. Pomegranate is a rich antioxidant-fruit that can help both in the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Try adding pomegranate seeds in your salad or yogurt or drink pomegranate juice with no sugar added.
Avoid sugar and carbohydrates
Research has suggested that there is a link between sugar and cancer. People with high glycemic loads have an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.What to eat instead?
- Eat fruits like mangoes or grapes
- Eat berries – they have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Chia seeds – rich in omega 3 fatty acids
- Eat dates combined with nuts for a healthy snack
Drink Coffee
The consumption of coffee has a protective effect on prostate cancer risk. Researchers have found that drinking at least 3 cups of Italian-style coffee everyday may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by 53%. Coffee extracts reduce the ability of prostate cancer cells to grow and divide and reduce their ability to spread.
Avoid smoking and consume alcohol with moderation
It is already well known that smoking raises the risk of developing many types of cancer, including prostate cancer. Men who smoke have an increased risk of developing an aggressive type of prostate cancer that metastasizes. Heavy drinkers are also more likely to develop an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Being healthy includes drinking in moderation.