5 Foods That Cut Down on Prostate Problems

Long Island NY

15 December, 2020

2:46 PM

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Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville With 5 Foods That Cut Down on Prostate Problems According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of death by cancer to men, only behind lung cancer. Around 200,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in a single year, which is the most outside of skin cancer, but it's highly survivable if caught early and hasn't spread. Along with making sure you're getting the recommended amount of exercise (at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five times per week), diet is also a major part of ensuring prostate health as men age. Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville has a look at five foods that will keep the prostate gland healthy. 1. Leafy Greens A diet rich in leafy greens like spinach, collard greens, and kale has been proven to show a decrease in prostate cancer developing. In a study of 1,000 men, those who ate these foods regularly had a 34% lower risk of getting an aggressive form of prostate cancer. 2. Tomatoes Studies found that men who consumed more tomatoes than others also had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Cooked and stewed tomatoes used in soups and sauces were found to be especially helpful. 3. Citrus Products Oranges, lemons, limes, and other citrus products were found to slightly lower prostate cancer occurrence in the top fifth of men who participated in a study conducted by the University of Oxford. 4. More Healthy Fats Using olive oil and other healthy fats instead of butter and similar spreads cuts down your consumption of saturated fat, which was found to increase the likelihood of having an aggressive form of prostate cancer at diagnosis by around 50%. 5. Soy Products Researchers found that regularly consuming soy products like edamame, tofu, and soy milk were associated with a 35% lower risk of developing prostate cancer. To learn more about Luxor Nursing and Rehab at Sayville and all of the services they offer, visit http://www.sayvilleluxor.com/.