For not, it looks like the best lifestyle strategy to guard against prostate cancer is to focus on a variety of plant foods (particularly those containing lycopene – see those listed foods), limit high-calorie foods, avoid excessive fat, dairy, and meat intake; stay physically active, and maintain a healthy weight with particular attention to abdominal fat accumulation.
Lycopene rich foods:
Red fruits and vegetables, such as:
Tomatoes
Watermelons
Pink grapefruits
Apricots
Pink guavas
Processed tomato products, such as
Tomato juice
Tomato ketchup
Tomato paste
Tomato sauce
Tomato soup
**Lycopene is better absorbed when consumed in processed or heated tomato-based products rather than in raw tomatoes**
Sources: Environmental Nutrition, Sept 09; American Cancer Society
Susan Mills-Gray
Nutrition & Health Education Specialist
Co-County Program Director
University of Missouri Extension
Cass County Center 302 S. Main, Harrisonville MO 64701
816.380.8460
816.380.8465 (fax)
816.506.3338 (cell)
mills-grays@missouri.edu
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