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Reading labels and eating fresher foods

Even though it is important to read and understand food labels so you know what you are putting in your body, it is important to note that not all foods require a label. Whole and natural foods like fruits, vegetables, and nuts do not require a label because they are fresh and without added ingredients. If you eat a whole food diet, you will be a lot healthier and won’t have to worry about what you are putting in your body.

The Mediterranean diet supports the consumption of whole foods and natural ingredients. Because the Mediterranean diet focuses on fresh seasonal produce, heart-healthy oils, fish and whole grains, it has been associated with many heart and other health benefits.

Mediterranean diet prostate benefits include the reduction of inflammation, support of the body’s defenses against cancer, reduction in saturated fats, an extremely low level of trans fats, low level of sugar, a large number of antioxidants and the elimination of processed foods.

Several studies have demonstrated that eating a Mediterranean diet can help men prevent or reduce symptoms of prostate cancer, enlarged prostate (BPH) and prostatitis.

When you are shopping, try to stick to the aisles where you find generally fresher products and avoid the processed foods aisles that contain long lists of preservatives, sweeteners, and unnatural additives. Carefully read the labels for foods and medicines so you can avoid the seven worst types of ingredients in processed foods. Doing this can help you protect your brain, >prostate, heart and overall health.

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