Prostate Management: Eating for a Healthy Lifestyle

June 10, 2011, By Kurt Simonsen 0 comments

There's no magic button you can hit to keep prostate cancer away or to stop it from returning. If there was, there'd be no reason to write this article. We could all stand in a line, take our turn pushing it, and then go on with our lives, carefree as usual.

But, the harsh fact is that this disease can strike any guy at any conceivable time. One day a man can be shooting baskets at the local gym and the next week be sitting in a doctor's waiting room. It really is that fast.

Does it have to be so unpredictable, so unknown? Maybe not. Can we actually give ourselves a better chance at not getting prostate cancer or not having it return once we have struggled through to beat it? Possibly.

Research suggests that lifestyle changes, especially dietary adjustments, might have a small impact on the occurrence of cancer. Whether you are in remission or trying to find ways to help prevent prostate cancer, think about integrating some of the following changes in your life.

Avoid saturated fats: Some research has shown that those who decrease their intake of saturated fats actually lower their risk of colon, breast and prostate cancers. Most commonly eaten foods loaded with saturated fats? Bacon, sausage, cheese, whole milk and fatty meats.

Include mono-unsaturated and Omega 3 fats: Unlike saturated fats, these have shown to be anti-inflammatory agents and possible suppressants to tumor growth. Eating cold-water fish, flax seed, olives, avocado and nuts will give you what you need.

Colorful vegetables: Foods such as squash, spinach and sweet potatoes help the immune system and are thought to inhibit the development of cancerous cells. Try to ingest one cup three times a week.

Cruciferous vegetables: Kale, broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage help breakdown cancer-causing chemicals. You should eat at least one cup three times per week.

Whole grains: Whole-wheat bread, oats, brown rice and beans provide the body with complex carbohydrates.

Plant-based food: Avoid processed foods that have unnatural chemicals and additives. Keep it simple: the closer to nature it is, the better it is.

Other key foods: Yogurt, legumes, tomatoes, tea, low-fat dairy, soy, berries and citrus fruits.

Aside from the food you put in, consider how you work it off. Consistent daily exercise and rest can create a stronger body, which will be more capable of handling any scenario better than one that is out of shape.

Make some changes and lead a healthier lifestyle. Give yourself the best possible chance to avoid cancer and lead a long life.