prostate health

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. In fact, more than half of men age 40 to 59 have enlarged prostates. Luckily there are nutrients that help protect the prostate and keep it healthy:
(1) Lycopene: a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, apricots, watermelon and pink grapefruit. It has been found to shrink prostate tumors. (2) Zinc: the level of zinc in the prostate declines dramatically in men with prostate cancer and enlargement. Good sources are pumpkin seeds, barley, oysters, chicken and crab. (3) Tea: a 2004 study found that green tea polyphenols help men with early prostate cancer stave off more advanced stages. Steep the tea for at least 5 minutes. (4) Selenium: a 2003 study found that just a small amount decreases cancer risk. Found in seafood, brown rice, oats and abundant in brazil nuts. (5) Omega-3 fatty acids: a protective fat found in cold-water fish and flax.

Try to avoid nonorganic meat and dairy, both of which contain growth hormones that can cause aberrant cellular proliferation in the prostate. Stay active and keep your weight within reasonable limits; both are correlated with a healthy prostate.