If you are a man over 50 years old, you’ve probably been advised time and again to get regular check ups for prostate health by your loved ones and your doctors. Take the advice: a healthy prostate can mean the difference between life and death. The earlier you spot the signs of prostate cancer, the easier it will be for you to treat and survive it. Your health is not something to play with, especially when it comes to prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death among older men.
It's time to throw out those old eating habits along with the copy of Plato's Republic you've had since college--neither of them is doing you any good anyway. Here are eight foods you should start eating to get you on your way. If you're in your 20s, these will give you a head start. And if you're over 40, remember this: It's never too late to treat your body right.
SOY BURGERS FOR HEART AND PROSTATE HEALTH
Why you need them: As a teenager, you could scarf down a three-buck Ultra-Meal in four minutes flat and your waistline would hardly flinch. In your 30s, the saturated fat oozing through every ounce of beef, cheese and special sauce will turn your gut to mush, while cholesterol will slog through your arteries and put you that many minutes closer to a Letterman bypass. Fortunately, the folks who produce vegetarian burgers have been working to make them taste a lot more like the real thing. And while men who eat a lot of fatty meats may be more likely to have prostate problems as they age, moderate soy consumption appears to promote prostate health--something you'll be grateful for when you try to pee or have sex after age 50.
How to buy them: Soy burgers can be found in the frozen-foods aisle of any supermarket. We recommend the Original Boca Burger, which has 13 grams of protein and only one gram of fat.
How to make them: They taste genuine if you give yourself the complete burger experience: On a whole-grain bun, pile a patty or two with such accessories as fat-free cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, mustard and ketchup. Consume while wearing your "Home of the Whopper" boxer shorts.
Remember these foods will not only reduce the risk of an elarged prostate, but also reduce the need for medications like viagra and cialis.
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