Posted on July - 20 - 2011

Eating for a Healthy Prostate: The Basics

9 tips on how an anti-inflammation diet may reduce the risk of prostate disease and cancer.

Inflammation has been added to the list of potential risk factors for prostate cancer by the American Cancer Society. Here are some basic guidelines to follow if you want to reduce inflammation in the body – and possibly the risk of prostate cancer – through diet.

Avoid low starches and other simple sugars

The cornerstone of any anti-inflammation diet is regulating blood sugar. Low starches and simple sugars elevate insulin and glucose levels, which exacerbate inflammatory conditions. Avoid simple carbohydrates or high glycemic index foods like potatoes, any kind of rice, all corn, cakes, pastries, pies, all pastas such as macaroni, spaghetti, noodles, or crackers, chips and tortillas. (Ye

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Posted on August - 14 - 2010

Foods for Prostate Health

Both China and Japan, which are known for their consumption of green tea, have the lowest incidence of prostate cancer throughout the entire world. Recent medical studies have proven that a major factor in this is the consumption of green tea, which contains a powerful antioxidant that is known as EGCG. EGCG can not only help to prevent the development of cancer cells in the prostate, it can also help to stop the growth.

Although these foods can be very beneficial, they should never be used to replace any diet or lifestyle changes that have been suggested by a medical professional.

Sources:

Duke, James.

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