Tips on How to Prevent Against Prostate Cancer | Life Lines from ...

Next week, June 13 ? 19, is National Men?s Health Week, punctuated by Prostate Cancer Awareness Day on the 15th.

According to the American Cancer Society, Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, with only lung cancer claiming more lives. 1 man in 6 will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, and 1 in 36 will die from the disease.

Risk factors for prostate cancer include advanced age (2 out of 3 prostate cancers are found in men age 65+),? race, genetics, diet, obesity, exercise, smoking and infection.? Of these, a number can be controlled and therefore mitigate the risk of disease.? Here are some helpful nutrition-related prostate cancer provention tips from the Mayo Clinic:

• Eat sensibly. Eat moderate-sized portions and keep your calories under control.
• Choose balanced meals. Prostate cancer rates vary greatly from one country to another, with the highest rates appearing in countries where people tend to eat a lot of fat. A diet high in saturated fats (such as animal fats found in red meat) may pose the greatest risk.
• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. A diet high in fruits and vegetables has been linked to a lower risk of various kinds of cancer. Foods high in folate ? a B vitamin found in spinach, asparagus and some beans ? may be helpful. Also, eating vegetables with diindolylmethane ? a nutrient found in cruciferous foods such as broccoli, kale and cabbage ? might protect against prostate cancer. Studies show mixed results about whether lycopene ? an antioxidant found in tomatoes ? lowers prostate cancer risk.
• Choose healthy foods. Opt for whole-grain foods, such as brown rice, quinoa and whole-wheat bread. Limit sweets and salt.
• Drink alcohol in moderation. Generally, this means no more than two drinks a day for men. Studies show that regular heavy drinking increases the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
• Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. While a diet high in most kinds of fat is linked to a higher risk of cancer and other health problems, there is an exception. Omega-3 fatty acids ? a type of fat found in cold-water fish such as salmon, herring and mackerel ? may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Study results are mixed, and some researchers say eating these fats has no effect on cancer. But these fats are still a healthy addition to your diet.
• Eat soy products and legumes. Soybeans and other legumes contain phytoestrogens, which are plant-based chemicals that behave like the hormone estrogen in the human body. These chemicals might help to prevent prostate cancer. In fact, one possible explanation for lower rates of prostate cancer in Asian men is that they eat more soy protein.
• Drink green tea. Green tea contains antioxidants such as polyphenols that may help prevent certain cancers and other health problems.
• Get enough vitamin D. Not many foods contain vitamin D, but fish liver oil, cheese and egg yolks contain some. Check with your doctor to see if you need a vitamin D supplement. Some studies suggest that vitamin D may help prevent prostate cancer.

If you are not actively taking charge of your health, start today!? The only person standing in your way is YOU!

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