Healthy Middle Ager
5 FOODS
to manage your prostate health
In this post, I'm sharing 5 foods that can help to lower your prostate cancer risk and the symptoms if you're experiencing it.
These are all things that are accessible for most people and should be able to be incorporated into a tasty, healthy diet.
You can find them in any grocery store in any country.
1.TOMATO
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that has been shown to be protective against prostate cancer.
Lycopene is found in high concentrations in cooked tomatoes, so make sure to include them in your diet regularly.It will helps
you a lot. The water content of tomatoes is around 95%. The other 5% consists mainly of carbohydrates and fiber.
Consumption of tomatoes and tomato-based products has been linked to improved skin health and a lower risk of heart disease and cancer.
2. FISH
Fish is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Omega-3 fatty acids can help to reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
RECENT HEALTH STUDIES HAVE SHOWN THAT EATING FISH CAN DECREASE THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK, STROKE, OBESITY, AND HYPERTENSION.
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS ARE ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR HEALTHY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT.
THESE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CAN NOT BE PRODUCED BY THE HUMAN BODY AND THEREFORE NEED TO BE OBTAINED THROUGH FOOD.
FISH IS A NATURAL SOURCE OF B-COMPLEX VITAMINS, VITAMIN D AND VITAMIN A
B-COMPLEX VITAMINS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM.
SELENIUM IS A POTENT ANTIOXIDANT THAT PROTECTS AGAINST CELL DAMAGE AND MAY HELP TO COUNTER THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF MERCURY
ZINC IS REQUIRED FOR CELL GROWTH AND IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH. IODINE HELPS MAINTAIN THYROID GLAND FUNCTION, WHILE IRON IS IMPORTANT IN RED BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION.
3. GARLIC
Garlic has been shown to have numerous benefits for overall health, including reducing the risk of prostate cancer.
The sulfur compounds in garlic can help to protect against cell damage and boost the immune system
The action of chopping or crushing stimulates the production of allicin
reduce the risk of heart attacks
manage cholesterol levels
lower blood pressure through its ability to widen blood vessels
4. POMEGRANATES
Pomegranates are another food that is high in antioxidants, specifically polyphenols. These compounds can help to protect against prostate cancer and also improve urinary function.
Pomegranate is a lower-calorie, very low-fat, nutrient-dense food providing a large amount of fiber. This fruit is also an excellent source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and zinc.
Helps Build Bones, Cartilage, and Muscle;
Pomegranates provide lots of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid). This vitamin is essential for good bone structure, cartilage, muscle, and blood vessels.
It also aids in the absorption of iron and promotes wound healing
Fights Oxidative Stress
Helps Regulate Blood Sugar and Digestion
Lowers Blood Pressure
Improves Exercise Performance
5. BROCCOLI
Broccoli is a good source of several nutrients that are important for prostate health, including vitamin C, selenium, and carotenoids.
Broccoli contains multiple potent antioxidants that may support healthy cells and tissues throughout your body
Sulforaphane may offer multiple health benefits, including reduced blood sugar,
cholesterol levels, oxidative stress, and chronic disease development.
Eating cruciferous vegetables may protect against certain types of cancer, namely:
Breast
Prostate
Gastric/stomach
Colorectal
Renal/kidney
Bladder