Stage 2 Prostate Cancer Nutrition
Suffering with prostate cancer can be difficult, especially if you are in the second or even third stages of the disease. Sticking to a healthy and balanced diet and following the recommended nutrition is important in coexisting with prostate cancer.
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Proteins
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Eating plenty of protein sources is necessary in maintaining a healthy weight. Eating plenty of foods high in protein is essential in maintaining healthy muscle mass and weight during the second stage of prostate cancer. Amino acids keep hair, nails and muscle functioning healthily.
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Grains and Starches
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Whole wheat bread is a healthy source of grain and starch. Foods like potatoes, pasta and bread are beneficial in promoting high caloric intake while suffering from prostate cancer.
Vegetables
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Vegetables are important in maintaining proper prostate health. The Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of California, San Francisco, recommends a plant-based diet for possible prevention, as well as for maintaining a healthy diet with prostate cancer. Vegetables like leafy greens that are high in folic acid are beneficial, as are foods like carrots and yams, which are high in beta carotene. A study conducted by UCSF found that men who ate at least 28 servings of veggies per week had a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer than those who only consumed 14 servings or less per week.
Fruit
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Vitamin C and sugars found in fruit can be beneficial. Fruits that possess deep and vibrant colors tend to contain high levels of phytonutrients, like lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant. Other antioxidant-rich fruits like tomatoes have been shown to slow and possibly reduce tumor growth.
Dairy
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Opt for dairy-free creams and milks if you are suffering from prostate cancer. Try eliminating dairy from your diet as much as possible while suffering from prostate cancer, and even while trying to prevent it. According to Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, studies in Italy have linked dairy consumption to prostate cancer development and progression.
Fats
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Fatty bacon contains the protein and fat needed to maintain weight. Fat intake is extremely important when someone is in the second stage of prostate cancer because of the issues with rapid and unhealthy weight loss associated with the disease. Increasing fat and calories, in addition to a healthy and balanced diet of starches and vegetables, will help keep the weight from dropping too quickly.
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