A healthy diet with green vegetables, beans, and fatty fish helps reduce the risk of prostate cancer and improve overall health.
Tomato
Tomatoes contain a large amount of lycopene. This is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce cell damage and prevent prostate cancer in men. When eaten raw, lycopene binds tightly to cell walls, making it difficult for the body to absorb. Cooked, pureed or juiced tomatoes are better.
Cruciferous vegetables
Cabbage, bok choy, kale, cauliflower… provide many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Cruciferous vegetables contain sulforaphane, which can inhibit enzymes that cause prostate cancer. Broccoli adds glucoraphanin, an antioxidant compound that protects cells by reducing inflammation, neutralizing carcinogens, and controlling abnormal cell growth. It also helps maintain healthy DNA and the immune system.
Cauliflower is rich in antioxidants. Photo: Mr. Chi
Green tea
The compounds xanthine, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), epicatechin in green tea can prevent prostate cancer by inhibiting tumor growth, fighting cell mutations. Drinking a cup of green tea every morning is good for overall health, increasing alertness.
Kinds of bean
Beans contain isoflavones, a plant compound that has anti-inflammatory and hormone-regulating biological activity, helping to protect the body against prostate cancer. Soy products such as tofu, soy milk, and miso contain more isoflavones than mung beans, red beans, and lentils. Beans are also rich in plant-based protein and fiber, which can replace animal protein.
Pomegranate Juice
Pure pomegranate juice is high in antioxidants, which help inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and prevent chronic diseases related to oxidative stress.
Fatty fish
Salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, and sardines are rich sources of omega-3s, which have anti-inflammatory properties and may help prevent prostate cancer.