Foods that Benefit the Prostate 

• Raw foods and foods that are high in zinc. Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, spinach
• Walnuts, raspberries and watermelon
• Wild Alaskan salmon
• Cold pressed olive oil and walnut oil
• Fiber from fruit and vegetables, especially broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts
• Grains - brown rice, quinoa, oats, millet and rice bran
• Beans - kidney bean, lentils and soy beans
• The carotene lycopene found in tomatoes. Men will benefit greatly from eating 10 or more cooked tomatoes (in a little cold-pressed olive oil) on a weekly basis. The lycopene in tomatoes are released when heated in a small amount of the cold-pressed oil. Cut up a few tomatoes, brush with olive oil, and add some chopped garlic and fresh basil. Broil or grill a few minutes and serve. Raw is also beneficial.
• Soybeans - the phytoestrogens genistein and daidzein in soybeans inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone.
• Make sure your vitamina D levels are optimized with appropriate sun exposure.
• Pomegranate Juice:  Click on links below to see studies.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5132546.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4284382.stm 

Foods to Avoid 

• Fried foods
• Sugar and refined, processed foods
• Animal fats, reduce intake of cheese (saturated fats)
• Processed meats and pies
• Pesticides and insecticides found in regular fresh produce - choose organic
• Heated fats - whether animal or vegetable
• Animal products containing rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone, growth hormones used to make animals grow faster)
• Environmental toxins 

 Quick Serving Ideas for Pumpkin Seeds

• Add pumpkin seeds to your homemade granola.
• Add raw pumpkin seeds to green salads.
• Sprinkle raw pumpkin seeds onto your favorite vegetables.
• Combine raw pumpkin seeds and raw cashews for a high-energy snack on the go.
• Foods high in antioxidants - berries, strawberries, cherries and all brightly colored fruit and vegetables