The bad news is that one in six men will develop a growth in their prostate. The risk increases rapidly after age fifty. And up to seventy percent of men will develop prostate disease by the age of eighty. There are steps that can be taken to help reduce your risks.
The best defense against prostate cancer is leading a healthy lifestyle. This includes the obvious, eating right and getting plenty of exercise. Men of all ages should strive to exercise daily. At a minimum exercising thirty minutes a day four or five days a week can make a big difference in the way you feel and your overall health.
There are certain foods and vitamins that are good for your prostate. Anti-oxidants are very important. They prevent the oxidation of free radicals and been shown to protect against many types of cancers. Green tea is a good source for anti-oxidants. Be sure to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables daily. Fruits like watermelon, grapefruit and papaya are especially good because they contain lycopene. Strive to eat low fat food, and avoid too much red meat and processed foods. Instead choose lean proteins such as chicken.
Eating more fiber can also promote a healthy prostate. Choose whole-grain breads, cereals, pastas, and brown rice. Soy is a good addition to the diet. Soy can come from soy beans, soy milk or tofu. There are also multi vitamins that have been specifically developed to keep the prostate healthy with a variety of anti-oxidants and minerals. Saw palmetto is another supplement that has been shown to help create a healthy prostate.