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Prostate Gland is an organ which takes control of the overall health of a person. Although it is a gland of the male reproductive system. As men grow old, they are prone to develop problems in the prostate. After the age of 50, problems in prostate are common, like swelling of prostate which is called as prostatitis, which is caused by infection. But prostate cancer is very serious and also a life threatning condition.
Prostate Cancer growth can be controlled by taking a strict diet that is specially made for combating it. Foods which maintain prostate health and the one which cause the disease should be known, and therefore be consumed or avoided. Eating right is very essential for cancer patients as their bodies are fighting with a disease as well as taking care of the healthy cells which are being damaged.
Diet Tips For Prostate Cancer
Vegetables
A diet rich in fruits and fresh green leafy vegetables is always good and very beneficial in cancer patients. Cruciferous Vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, mustard greens, and brussels sprouts help in reducing the risk by nearly 50%. Lycopene, an antioxidant, which is present in tomatoes helps protect against prostate cancer. It is recommended that men should eat plenty of food containing lycopene. Its natural form is most effective rather than supplements. Some studies even show that Garlic is one of the foods that can help reduce the risk of cancer as it has selenium in it.
Fish
Fish is one of the best ways to fight prostate cancer as it contains alpha omega-3 fatty acids.The best fish would be trout and mackerel. 2-3 servings of fish should be included every week in your diet. They also provide our body with protein and healthy fat. But strictly avoid fried fish, and instead baked or grilled would do wonders.
Calcium
Foods like milk, yogurt, cheese, baked beans, spinach, salmon and sardines which are high in calcium should be completely avoided, as calcium can stimulate cancer growth even further. Strictly avoid food having high calcium in them.
Green Tea
Green tea is good for treatment of not only prostate but all types of cancers. As it contains polyphenols which can combat cancer. Regularly include it in your diet to reduce the development of tumors. Also importantly alcohol and other soft drinks should be avoided.
Fruits
Fresh fruits should always be included in your diet to have a healthy body, and prevent dreadful diseases like cancer. Consumption of natural vitamin C which is found in citrus fruits like oranges, mango, sweet peppers has a positive effect in prostate cancer patients. Red grapes eaten raw, or its juice can be taken instead to reduce prostate cancer.
Fat
A low-fat and low-calorie diet should be taken which should be well-balanced and have all variety of food in it. Excess fat content in your diet could also effectively increase prostate cancer. All essentials vitamins and minerals should be included in your diet. Trans fatty acids should be strictly avoided. Include salads in your diet as having a fiber rich meal is having a positive effect in reducing prostate cancer.
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