Proper nutrition in various diseases is an important component of rapid recovery. Diet for prostatitis and prostate adenoma improves the condition of the body, helps to combat a number of unpleasant symptoms in men. Dietary errors, on the other hand, can worsen unpleasant symptoms and increase the discomfort caused by prostate disease.
Nutritional characteristics for prostatitis
Main effects of proper nutrition in inflammation of the prostate:
- Prevents pelvic irritation, which can exacerbate inflammation.
- Strengthen the functionality of the immune system.
- Normalization of the digestive tract.
- Decreased urge to urinate, especially at night.
- Prevent hardening of the prostate by restoring blood flow and providing the body with nutrients.
The therapeutic diet includes:
- Enrich your diet with healthy products.
- Establish a drinking regime (at least 2-2, 5 liters of filtered water per day).
- A combination of eating "healthy" food with physical activity (eg physical education).
- Compile separate menus for the "exacerbation" and "remission" phases.
- Complete rejection of bad habits.
Useful products
Proper nutrition for prostatitis in men consists of consuming foods that help speed healing. Detailed recommendations are provided by a medical professional.
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-sour fruits.
- Gray bread.
- Buckwheat / oatmeal.
- Fermented baked milk, kefir and cottage cheese.
- Fruit compotes.
- Honey.
- Fresh juices (especially asparagus).
- Parsnip.
When compiling a daily diet menu, it is necessary to pay attention to the amount of fiber consumed. It is important for the normal movement of the intestines (excretion of feces from the digestive tract from the body). You should also eat foods enriched with zinc. The trace element increases the resistance to infection and improves (as well as the quantity) the quality of sperm.
In case of stable remission are allowed:
- Mushrooms.
- Spices.
- A little fried food.
- Dry wine (1-2 ml per month 1-2 times).
Nutritional contraindications
When prostatitis is diagnosed, the following is forbidden for men:
- "Fatty" food - raises cholesterol levels, helps the formation of plaque on the walls of blood vessels. Regular eating "oily" leads to impaired blood circulation, complicating the course of the disease.
- Alcohol (even beer) - negatively affects blood flow and the health of men in general. This leads to congestion in the pelvis, reduces immunity, disrupts the production of hormones and prostate secretions and impairs erectile function.
- Strong coffee - adversely affects the vascular system, increases the pressure on the prostate gland, promotes the spread of infection (with bacterial or viral etiology of inflammation) in the body.
The following products are also contraindicated:
- Fast food.
- Rich soups.
- By-products.
- Mushrooms.
- Hot peppers, garlic and onions.
- Pickles.
- Spicy food.
- Smoked products.
- Oily pork and lamb.
- Baking.
- Sour fruits.
- Foods containing chemical additives.
- Carbonated drinks.
- Spices.
- Sweets.
Diet for prostatitis in men: a menu for a week
The diet varies depending on the stage of prostatitis. The diet for chronic prostatitis can be more varied. An example of a weekly menu for men in remission is presented in the table.
| Breakfast | Lunch | > > | |
| Monday | Cabbage and carrot salad; oatmeal; Fruit juice. |
Vegetable soup; boiled beef with vegetable stew; A little fruit. |
Cottage cheese souffle; Fresh apple juice. |
| Tuesday | Cucumber and vegetable salad; millet porridge; Cherry compote. |
Shrimp and vegetable soup; Steamed cutlet with mashed potatoes; Tea with honey. |
Deep fryers; Berry salad flavored with sour cream. |
| Wednesday | Elda; Cucumbers and tomatoes; Morse. |
Borsch in vegetable broth; Boiled breasts; Garlic salad; Green tea. |
carrot cake; spoon of sour cream; Sour fruit. |
| Thursday | Vinaigrette; Pumpkin seeds and cake with dried apricots; Herbal decoction. |
Fresh cabbage soup; Boiled rabbit with vegetable garnish; Sweet orange. |
Steamed fish; Celery stew; Apple compote. |
| Friday | Milk soup; Dried bread with cheese; Mint tea. |
Chicken soup; Beef stew with baked potatoes; Tomatoes. |
Pancake with berries; 2 tablespoons low-fat cottage cheese. |
| Saturday | Corn porridge with dried apricots; soft boiled egg; Fresh orange juice. |
Vegetable turkey soup; Steamed 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; Green or white tea. |
Vegetable cutlets; Take the juice. |
Against the background of exacerbation, eating should be light and gentle. Nutritionists advise the following option:
- Breakfast. Buckwheat porridge "spread", fruit jelly;
- Lunch. Green 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 cereal bread with low-fat cheese, green tea;
- Dinner. Zucchini stewed with eggs, a piece of boiled fish, fresh;
- Before bed. Berry juice.
The following diet is suitable for antibiotic therapy:
- Morning. Casserole with cottage cheese with berries, herbal tea;
- Day. Carrot salad, chicken soup, boiled rabbit with vegetables;
- Evening. Roasted vegetables, banana and apple;
- For the night. A glass of yogurt.
How to eat properly 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;
- In case of obesity, the food is selected in such a way as to guarantee weight loss;
- A varied menu, whose dishes contain the necessary trace elements and vitamins;
- Dividing the daily food intake into 4-5 meals;
- Avoid eating before bed.
The main focus is on products that help reduce benign tumors. Exclude any food that increases the load on the bladder and causes (even indirectly) inflammatory processes.
Dietary disorder in BPH is performed in men:
- Constipation or diarrhea.
- Irritation of the bladder.
- 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 is designed for healthy people (and this, in addition to the main food) and is not intended for use in the presence of pathological processes in the body.
Nutritional guidelines for BPH:
- Food should be eaten at about the same time.
- You should not feel overeating.
- The diet is calculated for each man individually.
- The main focus is on foods containing fiber and zinc.
- Eliminate foods that negatively affect the immune system.
- Diet varies depending on whether you have medication or surgery.
Foods that are good for BPH are included in the diet:
- Vegetable fats.
- Dietary meat.
- Roasted or raw vegetables and fruits. It is especially important to add cucumbers, pears, kiwis, potatoes, watermelons, bananas and dates to your diet.
- Fermented dairy products.
- Pomegranate, carrot, beet, cranberry and tomato juice.
- Mussels, fish, algae.
As with prostatitis, drinking is important. You should drink about 2, 5 liters of water a day.
Experts advise to refuse:
- Fast food.
- Processed and smoked cheeses.
- Milk.
- Store juices and sugary drinks.
- Hot peppers.
- Garlic.
- Sweets.
What do men's reviews say?
On the Internet you can find comments from men who talk about their own experience with prostatitis and BPH. Along with information about medications, patients share the results of the diet in their reviews.
“I have been suffering from prostatitis for more than 5 years. I haven't tried anything during this time. And I went to the doctors and practiced self-medication, it didn't make sense. For myself, I have noticed that while maintaining a proper lifestyle (now I'm talking about nutrition), relapses occur much less often and they do not appear so "brightly". The most important thing is to exclude alcohol and not smoke if possible, and, as usual, eliminate fried, salty and spicy foods. "
"Six months ago, I started having terrible problems urinating. I went to the doctor, he said I had prostatitis. First of all, he warned me that treatment and recovery depend on how I eat and how active I am. There was no sign of prostate inflammation. I am sure that the diet has contributed to the lion's share of the effectiveness of treatment.
"The prostate adenoma crept unnoticed. The doctor said that surgery was not recommended at my age (I also had heart problems). He prescribes medication, advises him to walk more in the fresh air and adjust his diet, writes down what you can eat and what not. He strictly forbade drinking alcohol. I feel pretty good, I even got an erection. The mood improved, I wanted to live with new strength.