First of all, it is important to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, to drink green tea in moderation, to minimize the intake of animal fats, and to adopt a healthy lifestyle; secondly, due to the chronic consumption of tumors, patients in the middle and late stages are commonly undernourished or malnourished, and need to improve their appetite and nutrition.
In addition, there is a need to:
- Eat more high-protein foods, try to eat “white meat” such as chicken, duck and fish, and reduce the intake of “red meat” such as pork, beef and lamb;
- Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits.
- Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits to increase the intake of vitamins and trace elements such as zinc and selenium;
- Make sure to mix the staple food with coarse and fine grains, change the food frequently, and do not eat spoiled, smoked, pickled, fried and spicy food.
In conclusion, prostate cancer patients should pay attention to a balanced diet and improve their quality of life to help strengthen their immune system’s ability to fight cancer.