Your 2009 Prostate Cancer Healthy Living Guide

Fight prostate cancer with sunshine and colorful foods.

When was the last time you spent 10 minutes in the sun? If it’s been a while, you may not be getting enough vitamin D, according to Dr. Jonathan Simons, President and CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

He went on to say that many of the same things a man might do to prevent a heart attack could also prevent prostate cancer. So, he recommends 30 minutes of brisk exercise each day.

Avoid foods that can lead to DNA mutations

Diet is important too. In general, avoiding anything with saturated fats makes sense. As you might expect, the fat in red meat — but not the meat itself — is inflammatory, which may contribute to prostate cancer.

But what you might not consider a highly inflammatory food is white processed flour. It contains processed carbohydrates, which burn faster and increase the potential for DNA-damaging mutations.

So if you have a choice between white bread made with processed flour, or wheat bread made with unprocessed flour, you’d be a lot better off with the wheat bread.

Help researchers unlock the secrets of colorful cancer-fighting foods

Did you know that pomegranates have ellagitannins, which inhibit inflammation and may have benefits for heart health, cancer prevention, and dementia? Or that the antioxidants found in red tomatoes are the same found in red watermelons and grapefruits? These lycopene-containing foods have been linked to reducing the risk of prostate cancer.

Much of the data indicates that further research is merited. According to Dr. Simons, “We’ve gone deep into the science of nutrition. But much more needs to be done.” By supporting the PCF, you can help us unlock the truth of how foods and lifestyle can help you fight prostate cancer. And that will benefit us all.

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