6 super diets that keep prostate cancer at bay

Did you know that you can reduce chances of developing prostate cancer by almost 50%? Well, believe it or not it is true. And it all depends on what you put down your throat. According to nutritionists, young men, now have the chance to avoid prostrate cancer and older ones have already developed it can reduce the progression of this deadly disease by just feeding on these super nutrients.

1.    Green leafy and yellow vegetables

No!  Vegetables are not just for women and kids; they are excellent for men too. World statistics on prostate cancer show men in western countries have a greater chance of developing prostate cancer more than their counterparts from African and Asian countries because of their dietary choice of less fruit, vegetables and more red meat, dairy, fat and processed foods.
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, cabbage, cauliflower and radish are said to contain chemicals that stimulate the body to detoxify carcinogens that cause cancer. Carrots, pumpkins, sweet potatoes and corn are high too.
 You better get used to salads now, have at least two half-cup servings a week;

2.    Onions

As much as they will make your mouth smell, onions will stop your prostate from swelling with disease. Whether taken raw or cooked, garlic, shallots and other types of onions, they contain organosulfur compounds with anti-cancer effects according to the American journal of clinical nutrition.

3.     Lots of tomatoes

Cooked vegetables are preferable as they are said to contain more Lycopene-a chemical that slows down the progression and growth of cancer cells. Tomatoes contain this as well as other anti-oxidants that are not cancer friendly.

4.    Get some vitamin D

This is a double strike! Not only is will you get a tan but also reducing disease. Vitamin D found in the sun rays and supplements has been linked to death of cancer cells.

5.     Get physical

Keep yourself active. Go swimming, jog around the neighborhood, skip, and walk, anything that keeps your body fit.Regular exercise reportedly reduces cancer progression by 61%.

6.     Zinc diets

There is evidence that Zinc also reduces the progression of cancer. You get natural zinc from vegetables you can get synthetic supplements. Just make sure they do not contain folic acid.