Introduction
Nutrition and diet have long been a way for people to assist in warding off diseases, for centuries and across the globe. This is due to the healing powers that people believe are found in certain foods. It is not proven that foods are “magical” or that they have healing “powers”, but science can prove that a healthy diet can certainly help to prevent, reduce or even help in the recoveries of several illnesses.
Health crises are not just an issue in the United States, but rather a global concern. Obesity is a major health concern worldwide as well as coronary diseases and the increase in cancer rates. Diet alone cannot cure the issues around the world, but in combination with physical activity, these top three concerns can be …show more content…
2). Prostate cancer affects all persons, gender and ethnicity; however, African American men have the highest rates and risk factors of all other groups. Moreover, African American men tend to develop [prostate cancer] at statistically significantly younger ages than Caucasian men (Hunter, Vines, & Carlisle, 2015, p. 2). Due to the high risk that run in the African American communities, actions need to be taken to help in early detection and help to reduce risk factors.
From the beginning, a person can take precautions to protect themselves from diseases and illnesses, including prostate cancer. Eating a healthy and balanced diet along with physical activity will help to make sure a person’s body is functioning as intended. Restricting a body of vital and healthy nutrients and/or being sedentary puts stress on a body and this stress increases risks for diseases and also prevents the body from responding properly to illnesses, like prostate cancer. Eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity is the easiest way to maintain a healthy weight and healthy …show more content…
A diet high in plant based foods will be high in fiber and low in fat. This high fiber and low fat is ideal for protecting against prostate cancer. Diets high in red meat, dairy products and animal fat have frequently been connected with the development of prostate cancer (Diet and Nutrition | ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, 2016). Foods to look for in a plant based diet may include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and beans.
Subsequently, if you have already received the diagnosis of prostate cancer, taking a few additional steps in your diet and life my increase your success in your treatment. Staying active may be difficult as treatments tend to make a person tired, however staying active helps the body to fight back. Maintaining a healthy weight is vital to your body to have the adequate energy needed to work with the treatments used to fight cancer. Diet may become harder to adhere to as treatments can have several side
Nutrition and diet have long been a way for people to assist in warding off diseases, for centuries and across the globe. This is due to the healing powers that people believe are found in certain foods. It is not proven that foods are “magical” or that they have healing “powers”, but science can prove that a healthy diet can certainly help to prevent, reduce or even help in the recoveries of several illnesses.
Health crises are not just an issue in the United States, but rather a global concern. Obesity is a major health concern worldwide as well as coronary diseases and the increase in cancer rates. Diet alone cannot cure the issues around the world, but in combination with physical activity, these top three concerns can be …show more content…
2). Prostate cancer affects all persons, gender and ethnicity; however, African American men have the highest rates and risk factors of all other groups. Moreover, African American men tend to develop [prostate cancer] at statistically significantly younger ages than Caucasian men (Hunter, Vines, & Carlisle, 2015, p. 2). Due to the high risk that run in the African American communities, actions need to be taken to help in early detection and help to reduce risk factors.
From the beginning, a person can take precautions to protect themselves from diseases and illnesses, including prostate cancer. Eating a healthy and balanced diet along with physical activity will help to make sure a person’s body is functioning as intended. Restricting a body of vital and healthy nutrients and/or being sedentary puts stress on a body and this stress increases risks for diseases and also prevents the body from responding properly to illnesses, like prostate cancer. Eating a balanced diet and engaging in regular physical activity is the easiest way to maintain a healthy weight and healthy …show more content…
A diet high in plant based foods will be high in fiber and low in fat. This high fiber and low fat is ideal for protecting against prostate cancer. Diets high in red meat, dairy products and animal fat have frequently been connected with the development of prostate cancer (Diet and Nutrition | ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer, 2016). Foods to look for in a plant based diet may include fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and beans.
Subsequently, if you have already received the diagnosis of prostate cancer, taking a few additional steps in your diet and life my increase your success in your treatment. Staying active may be difficult as treatments tend to make a person tired, however staying active helps the body to fight back. Maintaining a healthy weight is vital to your body to have the adequate energy needed to work with the treatments used to fight cancer. Diet may become harder to adhere to as treatments can have several side