Food for Good Prostate Health by:Alex Fir
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.
Tomatoes, watermelons, red grapefruit, papaya and red berries are all great sources of lycopene, a health-promoting plant pigment known for its cancer-battling ability. It also promotes a strong immune system and helps support prostate health in men.
Though fresh are always an excellent option, the lycopene in cooked tomatoes is actually absorbed more readily by the body. It is also your ally in the battle against heart disease.
Quercetin, a flavonoid that forms the backbone of many other flavonoids, may have positive effects in combating or helping to prevent many different types of cancer, including prostate. It also acts as an antihistamine and has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be helpful in relieving the pain of an inflamed prostate.
Foods rich in quercetin include 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.
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.
Try to avoid caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods. Keeping your weight in check will also help maintain a healthy prostate.
About the author
Alex Fir shares a wealth of information on his website Prostate Cancer Information. To read more about prostate cancer prevention go to http://www.cancer-data.com/blog/ Great Food With Highest Calcium Content by:Low Jeremy Organic Foods. A Step Towards A More Healthy Life by:Kerris Samson You Are What You Eat - How Food Can Affect Crohns Symptoms by:Sharon Dobson Consume Super Foods for Super Health and Disease Prevention by:Frank Mangano Combating Food Cravings by:Linda Lovejoy Organic Lecithin Has Health And Food Processing Benefits by:Sarah Thomas The Growth In The Organic And Healthy Food Market by:Davinos Greeno 5 Ways to Get Faster Results From Your Raw Food Diet by:Frederic Patenaude How To Nurture Our Bodies With The Right Foods by:Richard Haigh Food Additives Every Corn Allergy Sufferer Needs to Avoid by:Nicole Evans Food Additives Every Peanut Allergy Sufferer Needs to Avoid by:Nicoel Evans Omega 3 EPA DHA, Our Evolution In Food Consumption Statistics by:Lois Smithers Tips On Preparing Health Food For Vitamin And Nutrient Sources by:Deborah Prosser