What to Eat for Good Prostate Health
The prostate gland has a reputation as a health destroyer. Hypertrophy of the prostate gland, which affects nearly every elderly male, strangles the urethra.
This troublesome condition makes urination difficult and increases the risk of bladder infections and kidney damage. However, there are many good foods that may already be a part of your everyday diet that can help thwart the onset of prostate problems.
A good source of the health-promoting plant pigment lycopene, which is great for combatting cancer, is found plentifully in tomatoes, watermelons, red grapefruit, papaya and red berries. This also helps to support good prostate health and uphold the strength of the immune system.
Choosing fresh fruits is a sensible way to go and yet the lycopene found in cooked tomatoes is actually even more beneficial as the body is able to absorb it more readily. It is also a great supporter in the struggle against heart disease. Tomato ketchup as well as a tomato-based spaghetti sauce are also excellent sources of lycopene.
Quercetin is a flavonoid that forms the basis of many other flavonoids and is possibly important in putting a halt to or having a positive effect in the fight agains many types of cancer, including prostate cancer. In addition its antihistamine and anti-inflammatory qualities may be useful in easing the pain of inflammation in the prostate. Rich sources of quercetin are found in apples, black and green tea, onions, raspberries, red wine, red grapes, citrus fruits, broccoli and other leafy green vegetables, and cherries. Honey and sap, including the type from eucalyptus and tea tree flowers, have also been found to contain quercetin.
It is vital to remember to get a healthy balance of foods to keep your prostate healthy, including antioxidants, vitamin E from nuts and seeds, and drink plenty of clear fluids to help flush the bladder. It is preferable to stay away from caffeine, alcohol and spicy foods.
Keeping your weight in check will also help maintain a healthy prostate.
For more information on prostate cancer, please visit the Prostate Advice Center at http://www.superior-health.info/Prostate/