Eating Right to Help Your Prostate
What to Eat for Good Prostate Health
The prostate gland has been known to create health havoc. Hypertrophy of the prostate gland, which affects nearly every elderly male, strangles the urethra.
This challenging problem causes difficulty in urination and augments the risk of bladder infections and kidney damage. Nevertheless there are many excellent foods which you may already be consuming which can help to ward off the onset of prostate problems.
Lycopene is found abundantly in tomatoes, watermelons, red grapefruit, papaya and red berries and this health-promoting plant pigment is known for its ability to fight cancer. It also encourages strength of the immune system and promotes male prostate health.
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 your ally in the battle 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. It also acts as an antihistamine and has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be helpful in relieving the pain of an inflamed 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. Quercetin can also be found in honey and sap, including the type from eucalyptus and tea tree flowers.
To maintain a healthy prostate it is most important to ensure you have a healthy balance of foods, including antioxidants, vitamin E from nuts and eeds, as well as drinking ample clear fluids to help cleanse the bladder. Try to avoid 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/
