1, nuts. Nuts are rich in selenium, which is a trace element beneficial to prostate health. The selenium content of 1 oz nuts (about 28g) is 10 times of the daily recommended amount. Studies have shown that eating a few ounces of selenium-enriched foods such as nuts every week can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

2. broccoli. Broccoli contains a lot of anti-cancer phytonutrients sulforaphane and indole, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

3. Green tea. Many studies have found that catechin, an antioxidant in green tea, can enhance immunity, and drinking at least three cups of green tea a day can also reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

4. mushrooms. It is found that dextran lentinan in mushrooms has anti-cancer properties. The ergothionine amino acid (ERT), a strong antioxidant rich in Lentinus edodes, can protect body cells and prevent many cancers, including prostate cancer.

5, pomegranate. Studies have found that pomegranate extract can slow down the production of prostate cancer cells and accelerate the self-destruction of cancer cells. Another study found that pomegranate can effectively inhibit prostate cancer.

6. pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seed oil can prevent prostate cell proliferation. Pumpkin seed oil also contains carotenoids and omega-3 fatty acids, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Zinc in pumpkin seeds is also beneficial to prostate health.

7.salmon. Deep-sea fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, can prevent the development of prostate cancer. Studies have found that eating salmon at least once a week can reduce the risk of advanced prostate cancer.

8. Tomato: Lycopene can scavenge free radicals in prostate and protect prostate tissue. This natural carotenoid mainly exists in red foods such as tomatoes, watermelons and grapefruit. An adult eating 100-200 grams of tomatoes every day can meet the human body's demand for lycopene, while cooked tomatoes are more easily absorbed by the human body.

Harvard University published a long-term follow-up report of 1995 to 47,000 people. According to the report, people who eat more than 10 servings of tomatoes per week have a lower risk of prostate cancer than the general population by 45%. Therefore, eating at least one tomato every day is a good choice for men.

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