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Diet for Enlarged Prostate |
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A healthy eating plan is
one of the cornerstones of a healthy prostate. Follow these
nutritional guidelines to keep your prostate in good shape:
Follow a low
fat / high protein diet. Aim to get about 45% of your calories from
protein a high protein diet may inhibit the production of
5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT).
Keep your carbohydrates to about
35% of your total calories.
Consume plenty of essential fatty
acids.
Look for whole, unprocessed foods
and eat plenty of sunflower or pumpkin seeds each day.
Drink plenty op fluids
Increase your fiber intake
Include soy in your diet.
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