God’s Word, Healthy Diet, Fitness and Weight Loss

As the 4th leading cause of death among African American prostate cancer is a serious concern to us. I have found some promising news on the web that can help us reduce the risk of prostate cancer and it is something that we have discussed all along. Eat a healthy diet. Particularly we need Omega 3 fatty acids in our diet. Read these clips and check out the evidence.

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Today in Cancer Care & Prevention

African-American Men and Prostate Cancer Risk

Prostate cancer is the fourth leading cause of death in African-American men. Because of this increased risk, the American Cancer Society recommends that black men discuss testing for prostate cancer with their doctors beginning at age 45, or at age 40 if they have had relatives with the disease.

Learn more about the importance of early screening in African-American men.

Omega-3s May Help Protect Against Prostate Cancer

Eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids at least once a week may reduce the risk of developing advanced prostate cancer, even in men at genetic risk for developing the disease, according to new research.

Learn more about this study.

While we need to protect ourselves from prostate cancer by our healthy diet, fresh air and regular exercise while we drink plenty of water, we understand that this helps us in other ways as well. You see the number one cause of death in America is heart disease. Mayo clinic suggest that this same healthy diet that reduces risks of prostate cancer also reduce the risks of heart disease and hypertension.

clipped from www.mayoclinic.com

Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), while some nuts (e.g., English walnuts) and vegetable oils (e.g., canola, soybean, flaxseed/linseed, and olive oil) contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).

Evidence from several studies has suggested that amounts of DHA and EPA in the form of fish or fish oil supplements lowers triglycerides, slows the buildup of atherosclerotic plaques (“hardening of the arteries”), lowers blood pressure slightly, as well as reduces the risk of death, heart attack, dangerous abnormal heart rhythms, and strokes in people with known heart disease. However, high doses may have harmful effects, such as an increased risk of bleeding. Although similar benefits are proposed for alpha-linolenic acid, scientific evidence is less compelling, and beneficial effects may be less pronounced.

Ultimately we make the same recommendations as always. Eat a healthy diet of fresh fruit and vegetables (at least 9 servings daily), whole grains, nuts and beans. Eat lean meat, fish and poultry to equal about 10% of your daily calories. Drink plenty of water and natural tea. Avoid sodas and other processed drinks. Even avoid all processed foods including sugar, flour, rice and pastas. Choose the whole grain or raw options.

Get plenty of fresh air and exercise regularly. Above all see your doctor regularly. We can live longer healthier lifestyles if we choose to replace the bad habits with life saving habits that God gave us from the beginning of time.

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