6 Excellent Foods to Support Prostate Health
There’s no definitive evidence that good nutrition can prevent prostate problems, but eating a healthy balanced diet may reduce your risk. “Building a meal and snack around veggies and fruit is a smart idea for health in general, and particularly a healthy prostate,” says Chris Mohr, Ph.D., RD, nutrition expert for New York Times bestseller LL Cool J’s Platinum Workout and advisory board member for Men’s Fitness magazine.
Rich and natural food is not only excellent support for the overall health, but also for the prostate health.
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6 Excellent Foods to Support Prostate Health
Certain nutrients have the potential to prevent and treat health problems related to the prostate, including prostatitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and prostate cancer. In other words, you have a chance to improve the health of the prostate every time you sit down to eat.
1. Brazil nuts
Of all the different types of nuts, these “natives” originated in South Africa are the richest source of the mineral selenium, which is important for the health of the prostate. Studies show that selenium is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Brazil nut tree grows in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. Brazil nut actually developed as a seed, not as a nut, because it grows in a hard shell with 8 to 24 seeds/nuts inside.
These seeds are also a rich source of zinc, another mineral that is quite health-friendly for the prostate. Be careful when consuming brazil nuts, eat just a few per week, because they are too rich in selenium.
1. Brazil nuts
Of all the different types of nuts, these “natives” originated in South Africa are the richest source of the mineral selenium, which is important for the health of the prostate. Studies show that selenium is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer.
Brazil nut tree grows in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. Brazil nut actually developed as a seed, not as a nut, because it grows in a hard shell with 8 to 24 seeds/nuts inside.
These seeds are also a rich source of zinc, another mineral that is quite health-friendly for the prostate. Be careful when consuming brazil nuts, eat just a few per week, because they are too rich in selenium.
2. Broccoli
Broccoli is a member of the cauliflower and kale family. Broccoli contains large amounts of phytocomponent sulforaphanes and indoles, both of which have anti-cancer properties.
Sulforaphane enhances body activity and detoxification and helps eliminate potential elements that might cause cancer. Indole-3-carbinol, which is the main nutrient of broccoli and its other “relatives”, reduces the risk of prostate cancer.
The healthiest way to enjoy this kind of vegetable is to steam cook it for no longer than 5 minutes, and if you cook it longer, broccoli will lose its anti-cancer properties.
Before you steam cook broccoli, chop it into pieces and let it rest for a few minutes. Season the vegetable with olive oil and fresh garlic to increase its benefits.
3. Green Tea
The healing powers of green tea come due to the antioxidant compounds called catechins, a type of polyphenol known as a great destroyer of bacteria and viruses, an immune system booster, and an antioxidant that has proven to be excellent in fighting some forms of cancer, including prostate cancer.
Catechins in green tea appear to be strong in fighting pre-cancer symptoms. Studies show that men who consumed catechins every day had a much lower risk of developing prostate cancer, making catechins useful in treating symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
So men who drink at least one cup of tea each day have significantly fewer chances of getting prostate cancer.
4. Pomegranate
For a long period of time, this unusual fruit and the benefits of its consumption have been the main target of many types of research conducted by scientists.
For a long period of time, this unusual fruit and the benefits of its consumption have been the main target of many types of research conducted by scientists.
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants, especially beneficial for prostate health. Studies have shown that pomegranate extract effectively kills cancer cells.
Pomegranate juice significantly reduced the progression of prostate cancer in men who have had surgery or were susceptible to radiation. Pomegranate is delicious, because of its inside and the juice as well; pomegranate is also easily accessible.
5. Pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are beneficial in the fight against prostate cancer, especially in men suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy. This health condition involves prostate expansion and usually occurs in men aged 50 and older.
Pumpkin seed oil prevents the spread of cell walls and is rich in carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids. A higher level of carotenoids means a reduced risk of benign prostatic hypertrophy. Seeds are also rich in zinc, which prevents cancer development.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric is a very popular spice, and it grows in the form of a root. Curcumin is the most active ingredient in turmeric and it gives the spice its bitter taste.
Traditionally turmeric is used to fight inflammation, colds, and asthma, but researchers also found that turmeric has anti-cancer properties as well, including the ability to fight prostate cancer and significantly reduce tumor growth.
Turmeric has the potential to prevent the spread of metastases. It causes apoptosis, a process that kills cancer cells triggers.
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