Prostate Health

• Tomatoes. Certain fruits and vegetables, including tomatoes, contain a powerful antioxidant called lycopene. Some research suggests that a diet high in lycopene may help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Fish like salmon, tuna and flounder are rich in omega-3 fatty acids which can slow the progression of tumor development even in men who already have the disease.

• Choose the Mediterranean Diet.

• Broccoli. 

• Cayenne. 

• Green Tea. 

• Pumpkin Seeds And Brazil Nuts.

• Asian Mushrooms.

• Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity is linked to several prostate health issues, including prostate cancer. 

• Eat more vegetables.

• Know your risk and get tested. 

• Reduce consumption of red meat.

• Exercise regularly. 

• Hydrate daily. 

• Manage stress.

• Stop smoking.

• Men who drank at least seven drinks per week between ages 15 to 49 years had a more than threefold greater likelihood for  developing high-grade prostate cancer than men who did not drink, according to published findings.

Saw palmetto, also called the American dwarf palm tree, is a palm plant that grows mostly along the coast of the southeastern United States and can be found as far west as California. It gets its name from its green leaves, which look like the teeth of a saw.

The plant has white flowers that produce yellow berries that turn black when they’re ripe. These berries can be dried to make an herb that’s been used for conditions like prostate issues, urinary tract infections, bladder disorders, hormone imbalances, and hair loss. It’s also thought to boost sex drive and the production of sperm.

Among some of the foods especially rich in beta-sitosterol are:

• Canola oil: 96 mg per tablespoon.

• Avocados: 95 mg per cup.

• Pistachio nuts (raw): 71 mg per cup.

• Almonds (raw): 46 mg per cup.

• Fava beans (fresh): 41 mg per cup.

• Soybean oil: 39 mg per tablespoon.

• Hazelnuts: 34 mg per cup.

• Walnuts: 33 mg per cup.