Concerned about your prostate health?<\/p>\n
More than 190,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. While prostate cancer is slow-growing cancer, doubling in size every two to three years as opposed to 4-5 months with other types of cancer, it\u2019s still a very real problem for older men.<\/p>\n
Many men ask physicians what they can eat to help improve the health of their prostate. Doctors say there isn\u2019t a lot of research that explores specific foods and their ability to stave off major health problems like prostate cancer, but science does support specific eating habits that you can adopt.<\/p>\n
1. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.<\/p>\n
2. Choose whole-grain bread and pasta.<\/p>\n
3. Limit the amount of red meat that you eat and processed meats. This would include beef, pork, lamb, bologna and hot dogs.<\/p>\n
4. Eat \u201cgood fat\u201d like those found in nuts, olive oil, and avocados.<\/p>\n
5. Skip soda. Consider soda an occasional treat rather than part of your everyday diet.<\/p>\n
6. Limit your salt intake and opt for foods low in sodium.<\/p>\n
7. Don\u2019t snack standing up. Take time to make a snack, sit down, and eat it.<\/p>\n
8. Watch portion sizes.<\/p>\n
9. Get 30 minutes of exercise every day.<\/p>\n
Aside from eating right and getting exercise, it\u2019s important to talk with your doctor about your prostate health. If your family has a history of prostate problems, it\u2019s important for your doctor to know. In addition, there are tests and screenings that can be administered to catch prostate cancer as well.<\/p>\n
Your doctor will likely have more specific advice for you if your family has a history of prostate cancer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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