Thursday, October 10, 2013

Foods For A Healthy Prostate

By Leslie Moore


The prostate gland is located just below every man's bladder. This organ is responsible for producing fluids that makes up most of the semen. The sad thing that could happen to a prostate gland is that it grows bigger as years are adding up to a man's age. This could lead to different health problems such as UTI, benign enlargement and cancer. More men on their 50s and 60s were reported to be victims of such conditions due to their prostate's growth. No cure was invented yet to keep the prostate from growing but there are foods that prevent men from having a prostate cancer.

Food Benefits

Fruits that are known for its nutrients and healthy benefits can be used to counter the chances of cancer. Aside from keeping you away from a number of diseases, fruits were proven to be beneficial for a man's prostate. Tomatoes, watermelons and pink grapefruits have lycopene which is fights cancer. It is also a good antioxidant that eliminates waste and infection. Inflammation of the prostate gland is something that nuts and seeds can handle.

Sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips, artichokes and beets are cancer-fighting vegetables as they also contain lycopene. Green and leafy vegetables on the other hand are a good source of sulforaphane that also helps to cool the inflammation down. It can be found on kale, cabbages and broccoli. Zinc is another important mineral that can protect you from cancer. It can be found in fish and vegetable oils. Other foods which have the right amount of minerals and vitamins essential for defense against prostate cancer are legumes, soy and pumpkins.

Herbs and Helpful Beverages

When we speak of natural remedies, herbs won't be gone in everyone's list. Herbs are not only used nowadays for minor sickness but it can also fight chronic and fatal diseases like cancer. Turmeric is known to be the most powerful antioxidant and it is also known to be effective against cancer. Damiana and the licorice root improve hormonal balance and function of the prostate gland. Garlic capsules are also being recommended by doctors to a cancer patient as it delays the cancer cells growth.

Some juices and beverages have been proven effective against prostate cancer. A study has shown that drinking green tea everyday produces a great defense against cancer. Buchu, Echinacea, Pau d'Arco and goldenseal are some of the beverages which are having the same effects. All of the above should be provided to a person in tea form and must be consumed twice a day for a better cure. Pomegranate juice will never be missed on the list as it delays the prostate cancer growth.




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