Foods For A Healthy Prostate

While doctors debate the causes of prostate gland problems, more and more research points to nutritional connections. Studies show that good nutrition plays an important role in the prevention of and relief from prostate disease.

One thing for certain that showed in numerous studies is that a lot of red meat animal fats, butter, mayonnaise, and creamy salad dressings are not food for a healthy prostate gland. One study from Harvard Medical School showed that these foods were more closely linked to a risked of advanced, fatal cancer. Analysis of dietary and blood sample from 300 cases of prostate cancer patients showed that eating meat just once a week, instead of five times, could lower the risk of advanced cancer by two to three times. Findings also showed that consuming high amounts of any of the offending foods raises blood levels of a type of fatty acid that seemed to cause the increased risk in the prostate.

The book entitled “Dr. Earl Mindell’s Secrets of Natural Health” includes the following foods that are said to help to keep the prostate in good healthy condition :

* Soy

Soy is a plant source of complete protein rich of valuable nutrients such as flavonoids (plant hormones) and essential fatty acids.

* Cold-Water Fish

Salmon, sardines, and tuna are rich sources of vitamin C and essential fatty acids, both of benefit to the prostate.

* Fresh Vegetables

Dark green and yellow vegetables keep you well supplied with carotenes, flavonoids, as well as lots of vitamins and fiber. Fiber helps in keeping cholesterol levels down, which is important for the prostate gland.

* Fresh Fruits

Tomatoes, apricots, strawberries and oranges are the best fruits for the prostate. These fruits are good sources of vitamin C and high in plant pigments called flavonoids and carotenoids.

* Nuts and Seeds

Daily servings of nuts and seeds such as pumpkin and sunflower seeds, are good sources of protective minerals and essential fatty acids.

* Whole Grains

Wheat, oatmeal, brown rice, and other complex carbohydrates help keep cholesterol levels low and fiber up, both significant aids to the prostate.

* Organic Live Yogurt

“Live” yogurt is a good source of beneficial bacteria for the digestive tract and help keep the urinary tract free of infection.

* Cranberry Juice

Juice of cranberries keeps bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract and is a precautionary measure against infection.

* Lots of Water

Dehydration stresses the prostate, while about eight glasses of clean water a day keep your body system well hydrated.