FollowProstate cancer is disease that affects over 186,000 American men each year. It forms in the prostate gland, a gland that is small and found in the male reproductive system. No one knows what causes it, and this disease is more prevalent in men that are age 55 and older and are of the Afro-American race. In fact, this disease strikes more men of black heritage than the other races combined.
Genetics as well as chromosome changes are thought to play a part in the onset of this disease. It is important to note that studies have shown that this disease is not found to be alcohol or tobacco related, or even from the lack of exercise. However, further studies show that a modification of diet, lessens the risk somewhat.
It is important that black men who have reached the age of 55 to modify their diet to include foods that are rich in Vitamin E. The modifications are to include greens, such as; spinach and peas as well as vegetables that are considered cruciferous. That is, broccoli and cauliflower and cabbage. Sugar beets that are fresh or canned are also good. Tomatoes cooked in a little olive oil are rich in the needed vitamins.
Another thing that is highly recommended to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer is green tea, pomegrante juice, and fruit pectin, which is found in all types of fruit. The amount of fruit pectin varies with each fruit and the amount found in citrus fruits as well as apples is more than the amount that is found in, grapes, for instance.
It is recommended that men who might be at risk for prostate cancer to increase their amount of vegetable intake significantly. These vegetables can be raw and cut up as a snack, found in soups or even eaten as a salad. Cole slaw and sauerkraut are also important cruciferous foods.
