Eat Your Way To A Better Prostate

Are you a male baby boomer who is starting to get up in years? Or maybe you're married to an aging boomer. In either event, you are probably aware of prostate cancer and what a serious illness it can be.

The good news is that you may be able to prevent prostate cancer simply by eating healthy.

Here are some food choices that herbalists believe many help keep cancer at bay.

Vitamin E This Vitamin is essential to maintaining good health throughout your life. The reason is because it is a powerful antioxidant and is also used to make blood cells. Vitamin E has been shown to help prevent both prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. How do you get vitamin E? You can buy it as a supplement or get it through your diet in the form of sunflower oil, beans, whole wheat, and in various nuts.

Beta-Carotene you probably already know that carrots are rich in beta-carotene and that this is important for good vision and healthy eyes. However, it has many other health benefits including its ability to help prevent cancer in the prostate, neck, head, stomach and lungs. The way it works is that it boosts the white blood that attack cancer, as well as other diseases. You can also find beta-carotene in spinach, collards, squash, sweet potatoes, and many green, leafy, yellow or orrange vegetables.

Soy The Same Foods That Can Help women reduce menopausal symptoms can also help keep guys from developing prostate problems. In fact, societies that have more soy in their diets actually have a lower occurrence of prostate cancer.

Selenium There Have Been Research Findings That show selenium can be helpful but only if you are already taking a multivitamin or vitamin E supplement. This means that if you decide to take selenium, make sure you're also taking one of these to ensure you are getting selenium's maximum benefits. Also, it appears that selenium can be more beneficial to smokers than non-smokers.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids These Are monosaturated fats that are found in various fish, including salmon, herring, halibut, sardines, mackerel, tuna and lake trout. They can also be found in soy, kidney beans and navy beans. To realize the full effect of these fatty acids, you should eat three to four servings a week. If you find it impossible to do these many servings, there are supplements available. However, be sure to research them and ask your doctor before starting any of these supplements.

So you see, the good news is that with a little research and some work, there's a good chance you can keep prostate cancer at bay.