5 Ways a Plant-Based Diet Improves Prostate Cancer Treatments

If you’re a man dealing with prostate cancer, your diet could play a crucial role in managing treatment side effects. Recent research suggests that limiting red meat and dairy while increasing plant-based foods might lead to better outcomes, including less erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and hormonal issues. “Our findings offer hope for those looking for ways to improve their quality of life after undergoing surgery, radiation, and other common therapies for prostate cancer, which can cause significant side effects,” lead researcher Dr. Stacy Loeb, a professor of urology and population health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City, said in a news release. Check out these tips to improve your diet and better your chances of managing prostate cancer treatments: 1. Embrace a Plant-Based Diet Men who consumed more plant-based foods experienced eight to 11 percent better sexual function and up to 14 percent better urinary health compared to those who consumed less. Incorporate plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and nuts into your daily meals. Previous research by the same team also found that eating a plant-based diet full of vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts reduces a man’s overall risk of developing prostate cancer. Researchers found...