Eating Healthy to Combat Prostate Cancer
by Darren R Sturridge
of developing the condition. One thing that is negatively associated with the condition
is calcium. It is thought that men who have a very high dietary intake of this mineral
are at increased risk; please be aware that calcium is a very important mineral for
the body and is involved in bone formation; it should be kept as part of the diet, but
do not take it excessively. Other negative dietary products include red meat and
dairy products.
On the plus side eating tomatoes, fish, soy products and fruit have been shown to
reduce the risk of developing cancer. There has also been a link between the
consumption of vitamin E and selenium with a lower risk of developing the condition.
A good source of vitamin E is leafy vegetables such as spinach. Selenium can be
found in many sea foods. Whole grains contain both Selenium and Vitamin E and are
therefore a great component to have in a prostate cancer combating diet.
Keeping off the pounds
At the present time the link between prostate cancer and obesity is still unclear.
However many cohort studies suggest that if you live a healthy lifestyle with a
regular exercise routine and keep your weight down then you will lower your chances
of developing the condition.
About The Author
My name is Dean and I run the . The site contains more detailed
information on and information on many of the
treatments of the condition.
Prostate cancer is known to affect
15% of all men during their life-time,
and yet many people know little of
the risk factors associated with the
condition. Unfortunately many of
these risks such as age, nationality
and race are unavoidable. However,
many other factors such as diet, your
weight and exercise activity are under
your control.
A healthy diet to combat prostate
cancer
Many things in the diet have been
shown to have an impact on the risk
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