It’s that magical time of the year where upper lips everywhere might just be getting a little warmer. Movemeber is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Canada and around the world. The purpose of this is to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s health in general. So ladies -- prepare for the men in your lives to get slightly more dapper this month. In Canada 1 in 7 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer in Canadian men. There are a number of risk factors that range from age to ethnicity, but the factors that make the most impact are lifestyle and diet. Choosing a healthy diet that's low in fat and full of fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of prostate cancer. Knowing exactly which foods are beneficial can help to shape a diet to achieve its maximum health potential. Here are 5 super foods to include in your diet.
1) Tomatoes - Containing lycopene, they can be beneficial in the prevention of prostate cancer and reducing tumor growth among men with prostate cancer.
2) Broccoli - Studies have shown that individuals who eat a fair amount of broccoli have a significant decrease in the risk of prostate cancer. Sulforaphane, found in broccoli selectively target and kill cancer cells while leaving normal prostate cells healthy and unaffected.
3) Soy - A high-protein legume containing Isoflavones (a phytoestrogen), that contain cancer-fighting properties, which suppress tumor growth in prostate cancer cells.
4) Pomegranate Juice - A rich source of antioxidants and has been publicized as a miracle fruit in preventing chronic diseases related to oxidative stress.
5) Flaxseed - Not only is flaxseed high in omega-3, it is also rich in lignans, a class of phytoestrogen that may act as an antioxidant. Both flaxseed and its oil have been promoted as anti-cancer substances.
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