Prostate cancer is one of the leading cancers among men. The good thing is that this can be prevented by following lifestyle changes and as long as it’s detected in its early stages. Make it a habit of having regular checkups and follow the recommended screenings by your doctor.
To spread awareness regarding preventable conditions among men, here are tips for a healthier prostate:
- Eat veggies
A healthy prostate requires a diet that is rich in green and leafy vegetables. Vegetables consist of numerous vitamins and antioxidants that keep your prostate healthy. Include in your daily consumption lettuces, broccoli, kale, and spinach.
- Maintain a healthy weight
Maintaining a healthy weight avoids the chances of being obese and obesity is known to be linked to some prostate diseases. Among those diseases is prostate cancer. Proper exercise together with a balanced diet is the best way to keep your prostate healthy.
- Exercise regularly
A 30-minute exercise or a moderate activity every day like jogging or walking can have a huge impact on your health. Regular exercise prevents numerous conditions that affect your prostate health.
- Reduce consumption of red meat
PhIP is a chemical compound released when red meat is charred. Consistent consumption of red meat is related to PhIP which can cause a higher risk of prostate cancer. Reduce eating red meat or choose to consume it on special occasions only.
- Manage stress
Stress is not the direct cause of prostate cancer but it could harm your immune system if you’ve been suffering from stress for a long period of time. Stress causes hormonal imbalance which makes you more prone to disease.
One way to manage your stress is through meditation. You can try yoga and other body-mind interrelated exercises to help you with your mental health and ease your daily pressures.
Hi! My name is Kimmy B, I am the co-host of the We’reHard podcast. I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and a healthy lifestyle. I’ve always loved working out and staying active but recently found my groove in the fitness industry.