One in five. That’s the number of men who will be diagnosed with
prostate cancer at some time during their life. It is the second
most common cancer among American men and attacks an important
gland in the male reproductive system. Are you at risk for
prostate cancer? There are some factors that you can’t control,
including age, family history and race (African-Americans are at
greater risk!). While you can’t control some risk factors for
prostate cancer, there are some that you CAN control. Smoking
and obesity have been linked to increased risk and advanced
stages of prostate cancer. Reduce your risk of prostate cancer
(and a number of other diseases!) by quitting smoking, eating
healthier (lots of plant-based foods) and getting regular
exercise. There are some dietary nutrients that may provide
protection against prostate cancer, including lycopene (found in
tomato products such as tomato paste, puree and sauce) and
dietary folic acid (found in spinach, great northern beans,
asparagus, green peas, broccoli,