Nutrition for prostatitis and prostate adenoma - what is possible and what is not on a diet

Proper nutrition for various diseases is a significant component of a speedy recovery. Diet for prostatitis and prostate adenoma improves the condition of the body, helps to fight a number of unpleasant symptoms in men. Errors in the diet, on the other hand, can aggravate unpleasant symptoms and increase the discomfort caused by prostate diseases.

Nutritional features for prostatitis

The main effects of following a proper diet for inflammation of the prostate gland:

• Prevention of irritation of the pelvic organs, which can intensify the process of inflammation;
• Strengthening the functionality of the immune system;
• Normalization of the digestive tract;
• Reduced urge to urinate, especially at night;
• Prevention of hardening of the prostate by restoring blood flow and providing the organ with nutrients.

Therapeutic diet involves:

• Enriching the diet with healthy foods;
• Establishing a drinking regime (at least 2-2.5 liters of filtered water per day);
• Combination of eating "healthy" food with physical activity (for example, exercise);
• Compilation of separate menus for the "exacerbation" and "remission" phases;
• Complete rejection of bad habits.

Healthy foods

Proper nutrition for prostatitis in men consists in the consumption of foods that help accelerate the cure. Detailed recommendations are provided by a medical specialist.

The following should be added to the diet:

• Nuts of all varieties;
• Various dried fruits;
• Lean meat;
• Parsley and other fresh herbs;
• Red fish;
• Vegetables;
• Vegetable fats;
• Non-acidic fruits;
• Gray bread;
• Buckwheat / oatmeal;
• Fermented baked milk, kefir and cottage cheese;
• Fruit compotes;
• Honey;
• Fresh juices (in particular asparagus);
• Parsnip.

When forming a daily diet menu, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount of fiber consumed. It is important for normal bowel movements (excretion of feces from the digestive tract by the body). You should also eat zinc-fortified foods. The trace element increases resistance to infection and improves (as well as quantity) the quality of semen.

In case of persistent remission, the following are allowed:

• Mushrooms;
• Spices;
• Some fried food;
• Dry wine (1-2 times a month 100 ml).

Food Contraindications

When diagnosed with "prostatitis", the following are prohibited for men:

• "Fatty" food - increases the level of cholesterol, promotes the formation of plaques on the walls of blood vessels. Regular "fatty foods" nutrition leads to impaired blood circulation, complicating the course of the disease;
• Alcohol (even beer) - negatively affects the blood flow and health of a man in general. Leads to the appearance of congestion in the small pelvis, reduces immunity, disrupts the production of hormones and prostatic secretions, upsets erectile function;
• Strong coffee - negatively affects the vascular system, increases pressure on the prostate gland, promotes the spread of infection (with a bacterial or viral etiology of inflammation) throughout the body.

The contraindication also applies to the following products:

• Fast food;
• Rich soups;
• By-products;
• Mushrooms;
• Hot peppers, garlic and onions;
• Pickles;
• Spicy food;
• Smoked products;
• Fatty pork and lamb;
• Baking;
• Sour fruits;
• Foods containing chemical additives;
• Carbonated drinks;
• Spices;
• Sweets.

Diet for prostatitis in men: menu for a week

Depending on the stage of prostatitis, the diet also changes. The diet for chronic prostatitis can be more varied. An example of a weekly menu for men in remission is presented in the table.

Oatmeal porridge;

Fruit juice. Vegetable soup;

Boiled beef with vegetable stew;

Some fruit. Cottage cheese soufflé;

Fresh apple juice. Tuesday Cucumber and greens salad;

Millet porridge;

Cherry compote. Shrimp and vegetable soup;

Steamed cutlet with mashed potatoes;

Tea with honey. Fritters;

Berry salad flavored with sour cream. Wednesday Buckwheat;

Cucumbers and tomatoes;

Morse. Borscht in vegetable broth;

Boiled breast;

Salad with garlic dressing;

Green tea. Carrot cake;

A spoonful of sour cream;

Fruit kissel. Thursday Vinaigrette;

Pumpkin seed and dried apricot cupcake;

Herbal decoction. Cabbage soup;

Boiled rabbit with vegetable garnish;

Sweet orange.Steam fish;

Stew with celery;

Apple compote. Friday Milk Soup;

Dried bread with cheese;

Mint tea. Chicken soup;

Veal stew with baked potatoes;

Tomatoes. Pancake with berries;

2 tablespoons of low-fat cottage cheese. Saturday Corn porridge with dried apricots;

Soft-boiled egg;

Fresh orange juice. Vegetable turkey soup;

Steam meatballs;

Dried fruit compote. Potato casserole;

Lettuce leaves with olive oil. Sunday Baked Potatoes;

Salad with peeled pumpkin seeds;

Herbal decoction. Cheese soup;

Steamed fish with buckwheat;

Vegetable cutlets;

Berry juice. Against the background of an exacerbation, food should be light and gentle. Nutritionists advise the following option:

• Breakfast. Buckwheat porridge "smear", fruit jelly;
• Lunch. Cabbage soup, boiled fish, beet salad, tea without added sugar;
• Dinner. Steamed chicken meatballs with boiled vegetables and compote;
• For the night. A small portion of homemade yogurt.

The following menu will also work:

• Breakfast. Oatmeal with a little honey, cherry jelly;
• Lunch. Tomato liquid soup, light vegetable salad, a slice of grain bread with low-fat cheese, green tea;
• Dinner. Zucchini, stewed with eggs, a slice of boiled fish, fresh;
• Before bed. Strawberry juice.

The following diet is suitable for antibiotic therapy:

• Morning. Curd casserole with berries, herbal tea;
• Day. Carrot salad, chicken soup, boiled rabbit with vegetables;
• Evening. Baked vegetables, banana and apple;
• For the night. A glass of yogurt.

How to eat right for BPH?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is expressed in the proliferation of organ tissues. After confirming the diagnosis, the doctor, in addition to drug therapy, prescribes a specialized diet. For BPH, the diet is based on several principles:

• Lack of hunger combined with weight correction;
• For obesity, food is selected in such a way as to ensure weight loss;
• A varied menu, dishes which contain the necessary trace elements and vitamins;
• Crushing the daily food intake into 4-5 meals;
• Avoiding food before bed.

The main focus is on products that help reduce benign tumors. Any food that increases the load on the bladder and causes (even indirectly) inflammation is excluded.

Violation of the diet with prostate adenoma is fraught with men:

• Constipation or diarrhea;
• Bladder irritation;
• Increased risk of stagnation of secretions and blood in the prostate.

Sometimes men diagnosed with prostate adenoma switch to sports nutrition, considering it the most balanced. It is important to understand that it was developed for healthy people (and that, in addition to the main food) and is not intended for use in the presence of pathological processes in the body.

Diet rules for BPH:

• Food should be eaten at about the same time;
• Don't let the feeling of overeating;
• The ration is calculated for each man individually;
• The main focus is foods containing fiber and zinc;
• Avoiding foods that negatively affect immunity;
• Diet varies depending on the treatment method: drug therapy or surgery.

Foods useful for BPH are included in the diet:

• Vegetable fats;
• Diet meat;
• Baked or raw vegetables and fruits. It is especially important to add cucumbers, pears, kiwi, potatoes, watermelons, bananas, dates to the diet;
• Fermented milk products;
• Pomegranate, carrot, beetroot, cranberry and tomato juice;
• Mussels, fish, seaweed.

As with prostatitis, drinking regimen is important. You should drink about 2.5 liters of water per day.

Experts advise to refuse:

• Fast food;
• Processed and smoked cheeses;
• Milk;
• Store juices and sugary drinks;
• Chili peppers;
• Garlic;
• Sweets.