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Top Foods That Will Boost Your Prostate Health

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What you eat can make a huge difference when it comes to your prostate health! Good nutrition and an active lifestyle can lower your risk of prostate cancer and even slow its progression.  A diet that is high in colorful vegetables, low in sugar and processed carbs, and consists of moderate portions of meat is great for overall prostate health. Different sources of protein like beans, nuts, soy, and fish is also a good start. The phrase, you are what you eat runs deep in human existence. Every bite we take is either building or destroying our bodies. For men, prostate cancer can be a disease that you could potentially see coming and ultimately prevent if you eat the right foods. If you want to completely boost your prostate health you should add these foods to your grocery list. 

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Cruciferous Vegetables

These types of vegetables include cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts.

All of these choices are high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals.

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Broccoli can even be considered as the prostate superfood, containing glucoraphanin, which is a phytochemical that can turn into a substance that can prevent cancer cell growth.

Consuming cruciferous vegetables can lower inflammation and your chances of getting prostate cancer. 

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Berries

Strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries are great antioxidants known as anthocyanins. Antioxidants help remove “free radicals” (toxins that can cause damage to cells and DNA).

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When DNA is damaged it cannot replicate properly and this could potentially lead to cancerous changes in the body.

Simply put, berries fight off cancer-causing toxins in the body. If you’re not a huge fan of berries you could try them with 

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