Author: Mark L. Robertson

Article:
Most men who suffer from an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) think
that what they eat or drink will have no effect whatsoever on
their prostate. Wrong ! Most urologists or doctors will
recommend that proper prostate nutrition should be followed and
that certain foods are avoided in excess, such as coffee, spicy
foods and alcohol. Actually recent studies show that the
flavanoids contained in red wine actually are beneficial for the
prostate gland. So, one myth debunked but all in moderation of
course, before you order your next case red wine !

So which foods are good and which ones should be avoided ? Very
often deposits of calcium are found in the prostate gland and
this is not great for the correct functioning of the gland. So,
it is advisable to go easy on dairy products. As a substitute,
you can use soya milk or other soya foods. Research has shown
that the people of the Far East (ie Hong Kong) have become more
susceptible to cancer because they no longer consume so much
soya, preferring the fast food from the West.

Fruit is one of my top foods. Cherries, apricots, peaches,
apples, bananas and pears. The latter are great for keeping you
regular as constipation is another factor which puts more
pressure on the prostate.

Spinach and other green leafy vegetables are also great. Try
cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and Brussels sprouts, if you can
put up with the smell of them cooking ! I find anyway that
steamed vegetables are MUCH healthier as you do not boil all the
vitamins and mineral out of them in the cooking ! I boil
broccoli for no more than three minutes, therefore making sure
they are still crispy and still full of goodness.

Fish - especially those that contain the 'good' fats such as
Omega 3 are recommended so you need to get salmon, mackerel and
trout on the table at least a few times a week. The bad fats are
contained in that oil (hydrogenated) which used to be used in
all cakes, biscuits and other snack food. Most restaurants and
food manufacturers no longer use this type of oil and if you
look at the packet, it now says non-hydrogenated oil. In some
states in America, this hydrogenated oil is banned from
restaurants and eateries. Progress!

Nuts come at the top of the list as well. Not only do they
protect your heart but they contain some of the healthy fats and
oil mentioned above although you cannot consume masses of them !

Add olive oil to all your salads and vegetables and dressings
and you are well on the way to a healthier diet and your
prostate will thank you for it. Olive oil is full of
antioxidants. Steer clear of corn oil and canola.

Another powerful antioxidant is green tea so substitute that for
coffee when you are in a withdrawal state !. Green tea contains
caffeine so you will still get your caffeine kick and so you
will need to know how to limit that in accordance with your
sleeping habits!

By including the above foods in your regular diet, you will be
well on the way to healthier eating and not just for prostate
nutrition ! The link below gives you a natural remedy to keep
your prostate in tip top condition.

About the author:
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