DIET & PROSTATE CANCER
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One of the most common questions I get asked by men is, “What can I do to reduce my chance of getting prostate cancer?” Whilst a lot is known about the impact of nutrition on heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, less is known for a fact about nutrition and prostate cancer. There is no evidence about certain foods preventing prostate cancer, and the relationship between diet and prostate cancer is poorly understood. Research is ongoing in this field, but we know that eating a healthy, balanced diet and being active is key. When being treated for cancer, your body is working hard to recover. For example, radiotherapy and chemotherapy can lead to damage to healthy cells as well as cancer cells. The body, therefore, needs to work extra hard to repair the damage caused. Staying healthy and being strong is important. Do any foods lower the risk of prostate cancer? • Soy Soybean has been used in the Far East for centuries as a staple food source. We know that the Japanese diet, which is high in green tea and soy is associated with a low risk of prostate cancer. Foods containing soy include: o
Soy milk
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Tofu
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Soy meat alternatives
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Soy sauce
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Edamame are soybeans and can be used as a snack or vegetable
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Miso is a salty soy paste that is used in Japanese cooking
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empeh is made from fermented soybeans and is a plant-based source of T protein, originally from Indonesia. It is less processed than tofu but may contain more calories
• Green Tea Green tea is full of antioxidants and considered to have many beneficial effects on the body
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Drink 3-6 cups a day
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Steep the teabag for 3-5 minutes for optimum flavour
FIGHTING PROSTATE CANCER - A SURVIVAL GUIDE
