Prostate Cancer Prevention Tips for Men of Any Age

Prostate cancer is the leading form of cancer amongst men in North America. It is estimated that 25,500 men will be diagnosed in North America this year and approximately 4,300 men will die of the disease. With increasing age, there is an increase risk of getting prostate cancer, with 80% of men over 80% getting positive diagnosis of prostate cancer.

While there is nothing you can do to guarantee you won't get prostate cancer, you can follow these steps to minimize the risk. These tips can also help slow the progress of the cancer.

1) Eat Healthy. This means getting 8-10 fruits and vegetables every day. It also means avoid foods that are high in fat, which can elevate testosterone levels and stimulate prostate cell growth. Avoid saturated fats, meats, dairy and processed foods. Foods with sugar should also be eliminated (as much as possible.)

2) Supplement your Diet. There are certain foods that contain vitamins and minerals that are essential for good prostate health. Take a quality multi vitamin, and increase your vitamins A, E and lycopene.
3) Increase selenium intake. Selenium can be found in the following foods: tuna, herring, shellfish, eggs, garlic, onions, mushrooms, cashews, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ and kelp.

4) Increase your soy intake with soy milk, soy nuts, or any form of soy protein. It is wise to replace meals with red meat with soy as the protein.

5) Increase your zinc intake by eating oysters, beans, nuts and pumpkin seeds in the shell.

6) Exercise to keep your weight down, and improve your circulation. The increasing rate of obesity in the population has resulted in numerous health concerns and increased risk factors. Eating properly and getting enough exercise will help keep your weight in check and eliminate the consequences that come from carrying additional body fat.

7) Get enough sleep. Stress and a hectic lifestyle and manifest in health problems and symptoms. Your body needs down time for proper functioning and cell repair.

Proper care of your body, including diet and exercise, will help improve your circulation, digestion and waste removal functions. Strengthening your immune system helps your body battle invasive diseases, like prostate cancer. There is no quick fix, but a healthy lifestyle commitment will minimize your chances of getting prostate cancer.