Originally published September 23 2005
Health website offers tips for reducing prostate cancer risk
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Cybernoon reports that no pill or drug will magically prevent prostate cancer, and only exercising regularly, moderating calorie and fat intake, maintaining a healthy weight and eating more whole foods like fruits and vegetables will prevent it.
By just popping a pill, the ads suggest, you can stave off cancer and enjoy greater peace of mind.
Though researchers are studying the possible effects of many substances - such as vitamins, minerals and herbs - on prostate cancer risk, conclusive results aren't available.
The relationship of cancer to diet and nutritional supplements is unsettled.
Presently, the best advice is to keep your body in the best possible condition by exercising regularly, moderating calorie and fat intake, and maintaining a healthy weight.
Whole foods: Prevention through dietary changes Whether it's cauliflower or cranberries, eating more fruits and vegetables may play a role in preventing many forms of cancer.
According to one theory, fat increases the production of testosterone, which in turn stimulates the growth of prostate cancer cells.
In addition to a low-fat diet, certain plant-based foods may help prevent prostate cancer.
You don't have to eat these foods every day, but it may be a good idea to work them into your diet on a regular basis.
Eating tomato products or other lycopene-rich foods, such as watermelon and pink grapefruit, may lower your risk of prostate cancer.
Soy products - such as soy milk, soy flour, soy nuts, tofu and tempeh - contain isoflavones, plant-based compounds that may reduce your risk of prostate cancer.
Antioxidants: Potential cancer fighters Researchers are studying the role of many vitamins and minerals - such as vitamins C, E and the minerals selenium and zinc - on prostate cancer risk.
If you aren't sure whether your diet contains all of the nutrients you need, talk to your doctor about taking a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement.
Rather, it's the culmination of a healthy lifestyle: eating a healthy diet based on a variety of foods, taking time to exercise and seeing your doctor regularly.
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