Lifestyle Changes
Eating Healthy
What Is a Healthy Diet?
Eating well while managing your prostate cancer means consuming a variety of foods
that provide the nutrients you need to maintain your health. These nutrients include
protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Different food groups
contribute different things to your overall health. Discuss nutrition with your
doctor, nurse, or a registered dietician to see what foods are right for you.
Weight Gain
Weight gain is one possible side effect of hormonal therapy for prostate cancer.
It occurs because of an increase in total body fat. If you are gaining weight, talk
to your doctor or nurse to see how to minimize it.
Low-fat Diet Checklist
If you and your doctor determine you should eat a low-fat diet, there are many resources
that can help you. Visit a registered dietician or see some of the many books on
weight control.
In short, a low-fat diet includes:
- Fruits, vegetables, breads, and cereals
- Lean meats (lean beef or pork trimmed of fat, chicken without the skin)
- Low-fat dairy products (skim or 1% milk, light yogurt, low-fat cheese)
- Less butter, margarine, and mayonnaise
- Low-fat and low-calorie cooking methods (broiling, steaming)
- Low-calorie snacks between meals
Drink Water
You've heard it before, but you should drink eight full glasses of water a day.
Why?
- It helps digest your food.
- It may help you to eat less.
- It could help to alleviate constipation.
Do not drink eight glasses of water a day if you are retaining fluid. Tell your
doctor or nurse so you can get to the cause of the problem.
- What foods should I eat?
- Are there foods that I should not eat?
- Should I talk to a dietician?
- How much water should I drink?
- What other fluids should I drink or avoid?
- How about caffeine and alcohol?
- Can you suggest an exercise plan for me?
- Can I do as much exercise as before treatment?
- Should I avoid any activities?
- When should I stop exercising?
- Can you suggest any ways to manage stress?
- Are there medications or alternative therapies I should
avoid?
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