UCSF Press Release by Elizabeth Fernandez, "Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet" highlights new research by UC San Francisco. Men with prostate cancer could significantly reduce the chances of the disease worsening by eating more fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil. Stacey A. Kenfield, ScD, Professor of Urology and Helen Diller Family Chair in Population Science for Urologic Cancer explains, "Those with the highest plant-based diet index scores were eating, for example, 2.4 servings/day of fruits, 4.1 servings/day of vegetables, 1.3 servings/day of whole grains, and 0.4 servings/day of nuts. These are reasonable amounts to aim for. If you are already doing this, considering adding more vegetables and 3 or more servings/day of whole grains, the latter which can help to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases including heart disease and colorectal cancer. Adopting behavioral change strategies such as goal setting, action planning, and self-monitoring (journaling or tracking) can help you make and sustain these healthy behaviors.”
Read the Press Release: https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/05/427571/prostate-cancer-study-more-health-benefits-plant-based-diet
Read the publication: Liu VN, Van Blarigan EL, Zhang L, et al. Plant-Based Diets and Disease Progression in Men With Prostate Cancer. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(5):e249053. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.9053
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2818122