Much has been studied on the impact of diet on prostate cancer, including whether certain foods increase or decrease the overall risk, rate of progression, level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and more. One food that has been highlighted in these analyses are eggs, so a question that has risen is, can eggs increase prostate cancer…
You have to admit it: energy drinks are convenient. If you feel hammered after a gym workout, are fading at the end of a long day at the office, or need a boost to get you through a long study session or meeting, you can just pop the lid or tab on an energy drink…
Results of research from Australia indicate that meat and dairy foods fuel prostate cancer, and the reason may be the presence of an amino acid. The new study by researchers at the Centenary Institute in Sydney, Australia, has demonstrated a potential future treatment for prostate cancer, by starving the tumor cells of leucine, an essential…
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, and it is also one of the most scrutinized regarding its possible health benefits and risks, which are conflicting. Now a new study from the United Kingdom adds to the controversy regarding coffee and prostate cancer risk, and it appears the relationship is still…
Sometimes eating well is overwhelming and you don’t know where to begin. As you age you may notice subtle changes in your body and new health problems arising. You want food that tastes good but also is high in nutritional value and has good health benefits that suit your changing needs. So let’s make it…
If you thought green tea was the healthiest tea you could drink, let me introduce another possibility to you: hibiscus tea. In fact, hibiscus tea contains more antioxidants than the top of the line green tea, matcha tea, and it doesn’t contain caffeine. You may find you like the taste even better than other teas….
Salmon is one of the most popular of the oily coldwater fish, which are excellent sources of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). These omega-3s help prevent blood clots and irregular heart beat. Both EPA and DHA in salmon also have a positive effect on sexual health, because they help…
Tomatoes are among the most commonly consumed vegetables (technically they are fruit), but are you aware that they possess a variety of important advantages? Cooked or raw, sliced or juiced, you may want to consider tomatoes for health and antiaging benefits. Tomatoes can help fight aging Tomatoes have been shown to help fight aging in…
If you were asked to name the worst food in your refrigerator—or anyone’s refrigerator—your choices would likely depend on which foods are your favorites, how much you follow news about food-related illnesses, and whether you have personal experience with food poisoning. According to some experts, however, the hands-down favorite as the worst food in your…
Arsenic is not a word you hear very often, and especially not when you are talking about food. Yet arsenic can be found in a number of food items in the United States as well as in the drinking water. Although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued safety limits for levels of arsenic…
The Mediterranean diet is a way of eating that draws from the tradition of more than a dozen countries in the region of the Mediterranean Sea. In one respect, it looks similar to the traditional American diet, in that the Mediterranean approach consists of (on average) 55 percent carbohydrates, 15 percent protein, and 30 percent…
Pile up the spinach and other leafy greens, and while you’re at it, add some carrots and tomatoes, too. A new study from the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) reports that men whose diets are high in leafy green vegetables and vegetables high in carotenoids have a reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer….
New research suggests fried foods cause prostate cancer among men who eat these foods at least once a week. This finding highlights the importance of diet and nutrition in prostate cancer risk. The new study is also the first one to point out that deep fried foods may present a significant risk for prostate cancer….
If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, or any other kind of cancer, you understandably want to do everything you can to beat this disease. One important thing you can do to fight cancer is changing your eating habits to the best diet during cancer treatment. One important change is to ramp up your intake of…
The role of diet in the prevention of cancer, especially the consumption of fat, is a hot topic among researchers studying how we can improve certain lifestyle habits to reduce disease risk and improve longevity. Much research has suggested that a diet low in fat and animal foods and high in omega 3 rich foods…
Perhaps you have heard that it’s important to include cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum; also known as red hot chili pepper) as part of your diet. Before we talk about how to get cayenne in your diet, wouldn’t you want to know why you should make this effort? What’s special about cayenne? Cayenne peppers contain a…
Strawberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits on the market, and one reason for this distinction is that just 1 cup of the red fruits provides more than 140 percent of the %Daily Value of vitamin C. Other important substances in these berries are phytonutrients, which function both as antioxidants and as anti-inflammatories. Some…
Is red meat harmful to your health? Worse yet, can red meat increase your risk of dying? In a unique study of more than 121,000 adults, investigators have reported that the more red meat you eat, the greater your risk of dying and of developing life-threatening diseases, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. (Pan…
Experts have uncovered evidence that a plant based diet may reverse prostate cancer. The research comes from several sources, including Dean Ornish, MD, who also has shown that it’s possible to treat and even reverse heart disease by eating a diet based on plant foods, and without using drugs. One of Ornish’s studies involved 93…
Mediterranean diet benefits include being good for your prostate, heart, and overall health. The diet focuses on eating fresh fish, healthful oils, and produce that is in season, and does not include processed and packaged foods. Fresh whole food is higher in nutrients and does not contain additives and preservatives. This diet is sustainable and…
