Prostate health is one of the most important, but often overlooked, aspects of men’s health. Do you know the worst food for prostate health that you should avoid?
Around age 40, men can begin to experience issues with their prostate gland, such as enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH for short. Now you can reverse your symptoms of enlarged prostate in just a few weeks.
Problems with the prostate gland can lead to bladder issues, infection, enlarged prostate, and in extreme cases, possible prostate cancer. As every man approaches his 40’s or 50’s, it is important to take stock of any possible health risks and how to make dietary or lifestyle changes to limit them.
Note: This article was created using AI technology. Approximately half of the article was created using an AI article creator, and half I wrote myself.
What is the Prostate Gland
The prostate is a small and soft walnut-sized gland located between your bladder and rectum, and is a critical part of the male reproductive system.
The urethra, which is the tube that eliminates pee from your body runs through your prostate.
When your prostate becomes enlarged this restricts urine flow, and can lead to weak urine flow, prostate pain, painful ejaculation and late night bathroom trips.
Your Prostate Health Actually Begins in Your Gut
A well known medical researcher named Scott Davis discovered how the foods men eat can contribute to their prostate health issues. This research lead to his creation of the Prostate Protocol.
This easy to read 4 part prostate health guide, explains the real cause of your enlarged prostate, and gives you the tools you need to reverse your BPH symptoms quickly and permanently, and without the use of medicines or surgery.
In addition, his research uncovered the foods to shrink an enlarged prostate you should eat or avoid, and how good or poor prostate health begins in the gut. You’ve probably heard the expression you are what you eat, and ensuring you are eating a health enlarged prostate diet are very true here.
The two key male hormones that are responsible for your enlarges prostate symptoms are testosterone and estrogen. Scott Davis explains in his guide how the health and normal function of these vital hormones are directly affected by your gut health. Your gut is home to billions of healthy bacteria that not only help with healthy digestion, but are actually vital to your overall health.
A healthy gut system helps reverse your symptoms of enlarged prostate within 12 weeks, by minimizing internal inflammation, helps maintain a healthy weight, stabilizes blood sugar levels, promotes a good sleep regimen and can reduce stress and anxiety.
How to Maintain a Healthy Gut System
While your gut is vital to your overall health and well-being, it is a very delicate system. You need to ensure you are consuming the right kinds of good prostate foods and decreasing the bad prostate foods.
In his 154 page four part prostate health guide, Scott Davis discusses:
- What the prostate gland is, and its importance for men’s health.
- Best and worst foods for prostate health.
- Environmental and lifestyle factors that can lead to enlarged prostate symptoms.
- Easy recipes for delicious meals and smoothies to help shrink an enlarged prostate.
It’s not just enough to increase the consumption of good kinds of bacteria loving foods and decrease the bad foods, you have know the way to consume them, so you grow good gut bacteria.
What is the Worst Food for Prostate Health?
Here are the Ten worst examples of foods for prostate health, and should be consumed as little as possible.
1. Processed foods and red meats:
These include hotdogs, bacon, salami, and other processed meats as well as red meats. These types of meats have high amounts of saturated fat, which can contribute to inflammation and the development of prostate cancer.
2. Dairy products:
Dairy is a major source of saturated fat and therefore should be eaten sparingly. Additionally, high-fat dairy products, such as ice cream and cheese, contain hormones and antibiotics that can increase your risk of prostate cancer.
3. Fried foods:
Fried foods, such as fish and chips, contain trans-fats, which raise your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of prostate cancer.
Additionally, fried foods contain high amounts of saturated fats, which can contribute to inflammation and the development of prostate cancer.
4. Alcohol Consumption:
Consuming too much alcohol puts additional stress on your body. It can also deplete your body of vital nutrients and minerals, making you more prone to prostate cancer.
5. Refined carbohydrates:
Foods such as bread, cookies, and cakes contain refined carbohydrates, which can raise your blood sugar levels and lead to inflammation. High blood sugar levels can also damage the cells in your prostate and lead to cancer.
6. Sugary drinks:
Soda, iced tea, and energy drinks contain high amounts of sugar, which can increase your risk of prostate cancer. Additionally, research has linked sugar consumption to metabolic syndrome, a condition linked to prostate cancer.
7. Canned soup:
Canned soup can be high in sodium, which can damage prostate cells and increase inflammation. Additionally, many canned soups contain preservatives, artificial flavors, and other chemicals that are linked to prostate cancer.
8. Processed snacks:
Processed snacks, such as chips and crackers, contain refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats that can damage your prostate and increase your risk of prostate cancer.
9. High-sugar fruits:
Fruits such as dates, bananas, and dried grapes contain high amounts of sugar, which can increase your risk of prostate cancer.
10. Refined vegetable oils:
Refined vegetable oils, such as corn and soybean oil, are high in unhealthy fats and can contribute to inflammation. Additionally, consuming too much of these oils can increase your risk of prostate cancer.
How to Eliminate These Bad Foods to Shrink Your Enlarged Prostate
While wanting to cut out these bad foods for prostate health and increase consumption of good prostate foods is great for your health, they must be increased or decreased in exactly the right way to get the best benefit for your health.
In the Prostate Protocol, Scott Davis explains the exact method he discovered to eliminate bad foods for prostate health and increase good foods. He explains that the gut is a delicate system, and he lays out how his easy to follow system will help you regain optimum prostate health.
In Closing
The body is designed to heal itself. When you introduce the right foods for prostate health in the right way, the way Scott Davis explains, your hormones will return to their normal levels naturally. Scott Davis says when your hormone levels, particularly testosterone and estrogen return to normal levels, this will help your enlarged prostate return to it’s normal size.
Ken Weiss is a health blogger who is passionate about natural and holistic cures for men’s health issues. He is the founder of menshealthcures.com
