When you’re dealing with advanced prostate cancer, eating well is a paramount part of your recovery.
According to health experts, choosing the right foods will help your body to remain strong while undergoing treatment and recover after your cancer is in remission.
Proper nutrition also makes it possible for you to be as physically active as your doctor may recommend.
What You Need To Include
The best foods for you at this point will be those that encourage a healthy prostate as well as overall health.
Studies show that there is a link between a healthy heart and a healthy prostate so keeping that in mind can help to make good food choices as well.
These are the ones you should add to your diet:
- Whole grains
- High-fiber foods
- Green tea
- Lean protein
- Red grapes
- Red grape juice
- Apples
- Berries
- Pomegranates
- Chili and jalapeño peppers
- Tomatoes
- Avocados
- Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Cantaloupe
- Nuts
- Citrus fruits
- Mangoes
- Grapefruits
- Leafy, dark-green vegetables
- Sweet peppers
- Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower
- Olive or avocado oil
- Cold-water fish like salmon, sardines, and mackarel
- Lean proteins
- Plant-based proteins
It’s recommended that you take supplements that contain selenium, folic acid, and B-complex.
With your doctor’s permission, you can also take a Vitamin E supplement.
Some health experts suggest switching to a vegetarian diet while tackling