Prostate Health

​The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located between the bladder and the penis. The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm.
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FOODS TO EAT MORE OF

• Fruits: apples, bananas, berries, cantaloupe, clementines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, pears, pomegranate, pumpkin, tangerines, tomatoes (1 source reports 1 can of cooked tomatoes daily aided in prostrate tumor size)
• Vegetables: arugula, asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, kale, onions, red/green bell peppers, romaine lettuce, spinach, watercress
• Soy Products: Tofu, miso, etc.
• Shellfish, fish (especially salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna), brown rice, egg yolks
• Nuts (especially almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, pecans), seeds (especially flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), kelp, beans
• Garlic, ginger, turmeric

FOODS TO AVOID OR MINIMIZE

• Decongestants and over the counter cold remedies
• Caffeine, alcohol, excessive sugar
• Artificial additives, margarine/oils (except olive oil)
• Fried foods, red meat, black pepper

ESSENTIAL OILS 

• Frankincense, myrrh, myrtle, cypress, sage, spruce, fennel, yarrow (posterior scrotum, ankles, low back, bottom of feet)

HERBAL

• Garlic, fenugreek, ginger, goldenrod, green tea, parsley, plantain, saw palmetto berries, Siberian ginseng, stinging nettle root (fresh), turmeric
  

NATURAL

• Physical nonactivity (and sexual nonactivity) could trigger prostate problems. 
  

SUPPLEMENTS

• Amino Acids: 500 mg each of glycine, glutamine and alanine daily (after 1 month add a mixed amino acid complex)
• Flaxseed Oil: 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) daily (can be mixed with food, take in the morning)
• Nettle: 250 mg twice daily (should contain at least 1% plant silica)
• Pygeum Africanum: 100 mg twice daily between meals (should contain 13% sterols)
• Saw Palmetto: 160 mg twice daily between meals (should have 85-95% fatty acids and sterols)
• Vitamin E: 400 IU daily (check with doctor if taking anticoagulant drugs)
• ​Zinc/ Copper: 30-80 mg zinc (add 2 mg copper daily if using zinc longer than 1 month)

MIND-BODY CONNECTION​​

• Can represent mental fears of lack of masculinity.  
• Can also represent feelings of sexual inadequacy or sexual guilt. 
  

FOOD MEDICINE 
Not all recipes are nutritionally perfect, but the options below are a great way to start incorporating beneficial foods into your diet in delicious ways. Always try to buy organic, and feel free to make substitutions to accommodate gluten-free, vegan, etc diets.

Abbreviation Definitions:
LC = Low Calorie (under 400 for breakfast, 600 for lunch/dinner, and 200 for beverages/sides/snacks)
GF = Gluten Free
KT = Keto / Low Carb
VG = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian

BEVERAGES

Apple-Orange Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)

Kiwi-Pineapple Smoothie (GF VT)

Pineapple Kale Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Superfruit Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Banana-Blueberry Smoothie (GF VT)

Golden Milk (LC GF VG VT)

Mega-Greens Smoothie (GF VT)

Soothing Elixir (LC GF VG VT)

Tropical Smoothie (LC GF VG VT)

BananaSauce Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Green Smoothie (LC GF VT)

PB & Jelly Sandwich Smoothie (GF VG VT)

Strawberry Banana Smoothie (GF VT)

MAINS

3 Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Asparagus Penne (VT)

Baked Salmon with Dill Sauce (LC GF KT)

Black Bean Burger (LC VG VT)

Blueberry Mini Muffins (LC GF VT)

Cajun Shrimp Linguine

Cauliflower Soup Keto-Style (LC GF KT VT)

Chickpea Spinach Soup (LC GF VT)

Cornmeal & Pecan Crusted Fish (LC)

Edamame Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Garlic Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Harissa Marinated Shrimp (LC GF KT)

Instapot Crab Legs (LC GF KT)

Miso Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Noodles with Peanut Sauce (VG VT)

Pasta Della California (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Red Pepper Lasagna (LC VG VT)

Salmon with Mustard Sauce (LC GF KT)

Sesame Salmon (LC GF KT)

Shrimp & Grits (LC KT)

Shrimp Power Bowl (GF)

Shrimp with Homemade Red Sauce (LC GF)

Spicy Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Tuna Wrap (LC KT)

Vegan Jambalaya (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetarian Chili (LC GF VG VT)

Adult Ramen (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Egg Salad (LC GF KT VT)

Balsamic Glazed Fish (LC GF KT)

Black Bean Chili (LC VG VT)

Broiled Lobster Tails (LC GF KT)

Cauliflower Ragu (LC)

Chicken Bone Broth (LC GF)

Chickpea Wraps (LC VG VT)

Curry Noodle Stir Fry (LC VG VT)

Egg Drop Soup (LC GF VT)

Greek Pita Pockets with Tzatziki Sauce (LC VT)

Healthy Scrambled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

King Crab Legs (LC GF KT)

Mujaddara (LC GF VG VT)

Oven-Fried Fish (LC KT)

Pasta Fagioli (LC VG VT)

Salsa Cruda Pasta (LC VG VT)

Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF)

Shells with Healthy Sauce (LC)

Shrimp & Rice Bowl (LC GF KT)

Shrimp Salad Sandwich (LC)

Sichuan Shrimp (LC GF)

Spinach & Bean Pasta (LC VG VT)

Turkey Kielbasa & Bean Pasta (LC)

Vegetable Broth (LC GF VG VT)

Veggie Omelet (LC GF KT VT)

Asian Broccoli & Rice Bowl (LC GF VG VT)

Baked Pecan-Dijon Fish (LC KT)

Bean & Veggie Tacos or Burritos (VG VT)

Black Bean Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Buddha Bowl (GF VG VT)

Cauliflower Soup (LC VT)

Chickpea Salad Sandwich (GF VG VT)

Cilantro Lime Shrimp (LC GF KT)

Easy Garlic Shrimp (LC GF KT)

Fish with Dill Breading (LC)

Green Chili Soup (LC VG VT)

Instant Pot Chickpea Curry (LC GF VG VT)

MahiMahi with Cucumber-Dill Sauce (LC GF)

Mung Beans and Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Pan-Fried Fish Fillets (LC)

Pesto Shrimp Pasta (GF)

Salmon with Avocado Salsa (LC GF)

Salmon with Spinach Artichoke Sauce (GF KT)

Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta

Shrimp Etouffee (LC GF)

Shrimp Scampi (LC GF KT)

Spiced Lentil Soup (LC GF VG VT)

Tilapia with Balsamic Brown Butter (LC KT)

Vegan Bulk Spaghetti Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

Vegetable Curry (LC GF KT VG VT)

White Chili (LC GF VT)

SIDES

Asian Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Avocado Cilantro-Lime Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Beans & Greens Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Brussels Sprouts with Cashew Sauce (GF)

Cauliflower Salad (GF KT VT)

Cauliflower with Red Pepper Sauce (LC GF VT)

Creamed Spinach Au Gratin (KT VT)

Dill Vinaigrette Greens (LC GF VG VT KT)

Homemade Salsa (LC GF VG VT)

Mashed Cauliflower (LC GF KT VT)

Mexican Coleslaw (GF VG VT)

Panzanella (LC VG VT)

Red Beans & Rice (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Brussels Sprouts (LC GF VG VT)

Sauteed Spinach (LC GF KT VG VT)

Southwest Pasta Salad (LC VG VT)

Sweet "Potato" Bake (LC GF KT VT)

Asparagus Au Gratin (LC KT VT)

Bacon Brussel Sprouts (LC GF KT)

Brown Rice Pilaf with Saffron and Ginger (LC GF VG VT)

Cannellini & Arugula Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Cauliflower with Jalapeno-Creamed Spinach Sauce (GF KT VT)

Chinese Peanut Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Creamy Bean Francais (VT)

Favetta & Pita Triangles (GF VG VT)

Irish Potatoes (Colcannon) (LC GF VT)

Mediterranean Salad (LC GF KT VG VT)

Miso Slaw (LC GF VG VT)

Pesto Vegetables (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Asparagus (LC GF VG VT KT)

Roasted Cauliflower (LC GF VG VT)

Sesame Green Beans (LC GF KT VG VT)

Spinach & Strawberry Salad (LC GF VG VT)

​Three Bean Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Asparagus with Hollandaise (LC GF VT KT)

Balsamic Pear Salad (GF KT VT)

Bruschetta (LC, VG, VT)

Cannellini and Tomato Crostini (VG VT)

Cauliflower with Mustard Sauce (LC GF VG VT)

Creamed Spinach (KT VT)

Creamy Kale (LC GF KT VG VT)

Fried Cabbage (LC GF VG VT KT)

Kale Salad with Sesame Dressing (LC GF VG VT)

Mexican Chopped Salad (LC GF VG VT)

Molasses Beans (LC GF)

Pickle Deviled Eggs (LC GF KT VT)

Roasted Broccoli (LC GF VG VT)

Roasted Onions (LC GF VG VT)

Smoked Almonds (LC GF VG VT KT)

Steamed Edamame (LC GF VG VT)

Warm Red Cabbage Salad (LC GF VG VT)