Diet Plan for Prostate Problem
The prostate gland is present in the male reproductive system. Enlarged prostate gland also called as BPH (benign hyperplasia) is not cancerous and does not raise risk for prostate cancer but it may raise the urinary problems such as dribbling of urine, blood and painful urination, painful ejaculation and many more.A diet with excess of calories, very high in animal-based protein is responsible to raise prostate issues. Diet must include food rich in antioxidants, Vitamin C, lutein, beta-carotene and zinc to control the symptoms. Daily consumption of red meat, caffeine, high sodium food, processed foods, alcohol, spicy foods, sugary foods, can increase urinary symptoms, including BPH.A balanced diet along with antioxidant rich food has positive impact on prostate health.
DIET CHART FOR PROSTATE PROBLEMS
EARLY-MORNING
Aloe-Vera juice / Herbal tea / Green tea
BREAKFAST
Broken wheat porridge (Veg Dalia) / Veg Semolina (Veg upma)/ Veg Idli / Veg Vermicelli (Sewian) / Veg poha (Rice flakes) / Besan Pancake (gram flour) / Stuffed Chapatti / Chapatti with veg or Dal/ Brown Bread Sandwich / + 2 Egg white portion only
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Coconut water/ Sprouts / Salad
LUNCH
Plain chapatti / Fried rice / Veg pula / Boiled rice / Veg khichri / Vegetable + Dal + Salad
EVENING
Milk / Rice flakes snack / Sprouts / Soup (Home-made) / Herbal tea / Roasted Chana
DINNER
Plain chapatti / Vegetable + Dal / Salad
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Whole wheat flour, Oatmeal, Whole grain bread, Whole grains cereals, Porridge, Brown rice, Soya flour
Cereals to be avoided
White breads, White refined flour and its products, White rice, Sweet biscuit, Noodle, Pasta, Macaroni, and Maggie
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
All fruits include Avocadoes, Pomegranate, Cantaloupe, Raspberries, Apricots, Dates, Prunes, Grapes, Papaya, Oranges, Watermelon, Mango, and Sugarcane
Fruits to be avoided
All canned and packaged fruits, Banana (may cause constipation for some)
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
Brussels sprouts, Broccoli, Turnips, Carrot, Cabbage, Pumpkin, Sweet potatoes, Squash, Green Peas, Asparagus, Bell pepper, Dark Green leafy vegetable, Turnip greens, Spinach, Beet, Tomato products, Potatoes, Onion, Ginger, Garlic
Vegetables to be avoided
Crisp and Cheese filled snacks, Coconut, Frozen vegetables
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All Pulses, Legumes, Soybean and its products
Pulses to be avoided
Dried and frozen pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Tofu, Soya milk, Low-fat milk (Occasionally)
Dairy Products to be avoided
Milk and its products, Whole milk and Cream, Curd, Butter, Full-fat yogurt, Cream cheese, Condensed milk
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Fennel, Fenugreek, Basils, Mint, Cumin, Carmon, Thyme, Coriander, Turmeric, Salt, Cayenne pepper (less quantity)
Spices to be avoided
Hot spices
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Clear vegetable soup, Lime water, Soya milk, Almond milk, Tomato juice, Fresh juices, Orange juice, Sugarcane juice, pineapple juice, Cranberry juice and pomegranate juice.
Drinks to be avoided
Carbonated beverages like Coke, Limca, Pepsi, Fanta etc., Canned soup, Packaged soup and Canned fruit juices, Caffeinated drinks, Coffee, Tea, Alcohol
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg white portion, Lean meat, Fish with edible bones like Salmon, Salmon oil, Tuna, Shellfish, Chicken soup (Homemade) (Roasted / Steamed)
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Fried or Processed meats, Prawns, Lobster, Crab, Lean beef, Pork, Lamb, Ham, Turkey, Egg yolk, Sausages, Beef, Mutton, Salami, Bacon, Duck, Goose, Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Meat pies, Visible fat on meat, Red meat, Organ part, Grilled meat, Liver, Kidney and Chest
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
Pumpkin seed, Flaxseed, Peanuts,Sesame seeds, Roasted or Soaked Almond, Prunes, Figs, Dried apricot
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Cashew nuts, Pistachio, Raisins
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Cow ghee, Olive oil, Soybean oil, Flax seed oil, Cod liver oil, Canola oil
Oils to be avoided
Unsaturated fats, Cream, Palm oil, Coconut oil, Butter, Hydrogenated oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Homemade only, Jaggery, Peanut butter
Other Foods to be avoided
All bakery products or processed, Pastry, Puddings, Cakes, Biscuits, Sauces, Fruit jellies, Jams, Mayonnaise, Ice-cream, Cream soups, Dark chocolate, Butter scotch, Coconut bar, Chutneys, Pickles, Junk food, Deep fried foods, and Spicy foods.
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
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Water intake should be 8-10 glasses regularly.
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
- Whole fruit should be preferred to fruit juices.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided, especially the breakfast
- Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in cups of water till it’s reduced to 2 cups
- Pumpkin seeds – 1 tsp pumpkin seeds powder with 1 glass of water
- Turmeric and milk (half tsp. turmeric in a glass of milk)
- Avoid calcium rich foods
Note – The patients are suggested to take the diet plan seriously and follow the instructions regularly. That will not only provide relief from the problem but will also benefit in treating the painful conditions, which arises due to the disorder.