Prostate
cancer is the second most prevalent cancer that affects men. I tell my patients
that foods containing high levels of sugars and fat are said to the part of the
reason why many men suffer from prostate cancer. This shows that there are
foods that may just help keep you from this kind of cancer in the future.
Broccoli
It
is a fact that men who eat large amounts of cruciferous vegetables like
broccoli have lower chances of developing prostate cancer. It is speculated
that sulforaphane, a phytochemical in this vegetable, kills cancerous cells.
Tomatoes
They
contain lycopene which is an important anti-oxidant in the prevention of
prostate cancer. A research carried out shows that men who eat lots of cooked
and raw tomatoes have lesser chances of developing this cancer than men who do
not eat them.
Green Tea
This
tea is part of many Asian diets. Men from Asiatic countries do not suffer from
prostate cancer as much as American men do. While there is no evidence to tie
green tea to these statistics, the tea definitely contains compounds which are
crucial in the prevention of this cancer.
Soybeans and Legumes
Legumes
contain phytoestrogens which have cancer fighting ability. They are shown to
prevent the growth of tumours in cancerous cells.
Pomegranate Juice
Cancer
is related to oxidative stress. Pomegranate is an anti-oxidant which has health
benefits in the event that prostate cancer is to be prevented.
Fish
Fish
contains polyunsaturated fats which have been shown to counter the growth of
cancerous cells.
By
adhering to a diet that has a good amount of these foods, you are lowering your
risk of getting prostate cancer. I cannot stress to my patients how important
it is to always discuss diet changes with a doctor. Altering diet when taking
medications can result in adverse and unwanted effects.
