‘To Prevent Prostate Cancer, Men Must Eat Well And Be Sexually Active’— Experts Advise Men
To prevent prostate cancer, some medical practitioners have advised men to eat a balanced diet and be engaged in regular sex.
The experts gave the advice on Friday in Lagos.
The Coordinator of One-Stop-Breast Cancer Clinic, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Dr Caleb Yakubu, said that men who engage in sex regularly stand a lower chance of developing prostate cancer.
Speaking, a Consultant Family and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, Dr Muyosore Makinde, said that diet and lifestyle measures were critical in the prevention and management of any kind of cancer.
Makinde, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, urged Nigerians, particularly men to cultivate healthy eating habits.
She expressed dissatisfaction that many Nigerian citizens were reckless in their eating habits in a bid to demonstrate affluence and class.
According to her, their nutritional habits are based on personal wants instead of personal needs.
She said, “Many Nigerians eat wrongly. They eat whatever they like in quantity and quality without recourse to the long-term health implications.”
Right food
The physician advised that men should reduce their intake of refined diets, carbohydrates, and sugar. She advised increased intake of diets high in fibre, protein and vegetables.
According to her, to prevent prostate cancer there is also a need to increase water intake. Also, reduce high caloric diet. She said such meals lead to obesity/diabetes causing insulin resistance.
“High sugar levels, excessive consumption of carbohydrates and low intake of fibre foods with less vegetables and proteins are the major contributing factors to prostate cancer.
“Exercise regularly and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. Avoid smoking and reduce or avoid alcohol use including energy drinks,” Makinde said. (NAN)
