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What to eat when you have prostate cancer
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Focus on heart-healthy, plant-based eating
Limit saturated and processed fats
Choose healthier fats instead
Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Avoid red and processed meats
Eat eggs in moderation
Consider soy foods
Limit added sugar and refined carbohydrates
Adopt a Mediterranean diet
What about other diets, such as ketogenic or paleo diets?
Special nutrition considerations depending on treatment type
Hormone therapy
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Supporting treatment through nutrition
Focus on heart-healthy, plant-based eating
Limit saturated and processed fats
Choose healthier fats instead
Fill your plate with fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Avoid red and processed meats
Eat eggs in moderation
Consider soy foods
Limit added sugar and refined carbohydrates
Adopt a Mediterranean diet
What about other diets, such as ketogenic or paleo diets?
Special nutrition considerations depending on treatment type
Hormone therapy
Radiation therapy
Surgery
Supporting treatment through nutrition
Focus on heart-healthy, plant-based eating
Heart disease is common in people with prostate cancer. Some treatments — especially hormone therapy for prostate cancer — can increase the risk of heart disease, weight gain, diabetes and osteoporosis.
For that reason, many prostate cancer diet recommendations closely align with heart-healthy eating patterns. A plant-based, anti-inflammatory diet supports both prostate and heart health.
