{"id":129,"date":"2019-05-30T15:13:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T15:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=129"},"modified":"2026-05-30T07:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T07:59:14","slug":"sugar-prostate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/sugar-prostate\/","title":{"rendered":"How Sugar Affects Your Prostate"},"content":{"rendered":"Sugar, it\u2019s a modern-day addiction. Implemented within our diets on a regular basis, we can\u2019t live with it, and we can\u2019t live without it.\n\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIt gets worse, to endorse \u2018low fat\u2019 products, naturally occurring fats are being substituted with high amounts of sugar.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHowever, recent research suggests that fat may not be a problem.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nSugar consumption may be a much bigger threat to our overall health, including heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory disorders, and prostate problems, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/bph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"prostate enlargement (BPH). (opens in a new tab)\">prostate enlargement (BPH).<\/a>\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFor men over the age of 50, at risk of developing prostate disease, this is worrying news. You need to understand why a low sugar diet instead of a low-fat one is a much better strategy for overall improved health and inflammation status.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nIn this post, I will be discussing how sugar can deteriorate your prostate and what steps you can start taking to keep sugar at bay.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-how-sugar-affects-your-prostate\">How sugar affects your prostate<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nStudies have suggested that men with high blood sugar levels and those who are obese are at an increased risk of an enlarged prostate.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nResearchers studied 422 men and found that those with high blood sugar were three times more at risk of developing an enlarged prostate.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough this was a small study, which may need to be expanded on with an increased number of participants, it does provide a worrying insight.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFurthermore, processed sugars tend to have inflammatory effects on body tissues in general, thereby contributing to prostate inflammation and enlargement over time.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBesides an inflammatory effect, sustained hyperglycemia leads to insulin release and an increase in insulin-like peptide concentration in the blood. These substances promote cellular proliferation and contribute to tumor growth\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nI frequently see many people struggling to maintain proper blood sugar\/blood glucose levels and insulin levels nowadays because of these dietary imbalances.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-good-fat-vs-bad-fat\">Good Fat Vs. Bad Fat<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhile the word \u2018fat\u2019 has many of us shrinking away from the scales, it should be noted that not all fat is bad. \u00a0While it is true that certain types of fats are best to avoid like trans fats, other types of fats are nutritious.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBecause of media hype, lack of nutritional education amongst many healthcare professionals and the public, many people in recent decades have become fat phobic.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis trend is not without significant consequence, because we need adequate amounts of many types of fats in the diet to optimally function. Nutritional and healthy fats include omega-3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-good-sources-of-fat-include\"><strong>Good sources of fat include:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><!-- wp:list-item -->\n \t<li><strong>Nuts and seeds<\/strong>&#8211; a handful of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/healthy-nuts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"macadamia nuts (opens in a new tab)\">macadamia nuts<\/a> contain high amounts of vitamin B1, magnesium and manganese. Just one serving (30g), provides 58% of manganese. Chia seeds, hemp seeds, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/pumpkin-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"flax seeds (opens in a new tab)\">flax seeds<\/a>, pumpkin seeds, almonds, pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios are also good sources of fat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Grass-fed animals<\/strong>&#8211; According to a study, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/red-meat-prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"grass-fed meat (opens in a new tab)\">grass-fed meat<\/a> contains significantly more omega 3 fatty acids and conjugated linoleic acid than grain-fed. So rather than consuming grain-fed meat, try to opt for grass-fed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Coldwater wild-caught fish<\/strong>&#8211; Sadly, this doesn\u2019t mean a greasy fish and chips from your local chippy, but fresh cold-water fish. The habitat that your fish is sourced can drastically affect its nutritional value. Some studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11745-009-3294-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farm-raised fish<\/a> may contain higher levels of contaminants than wild, or wild-caught fish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Coconut oil<\/strong>&#8211; Coconut oil is another good source of fat, filled with medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). MCFA blocks not only the conversion of testosterone into DHT but also stops its toxic effect. A study in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology showed results that coconut oil significantly reduced the size of the prostate gland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<ul>\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Avocados<\/strong>&#8211; Good news for all you avocado lovers out there! Avocados contain healthy fats and nutrients which benefit your health and can help to reduce the painful symptoms associated with BPH. They have beta-sitosterol, which helps urinary flow, decreases <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/general-health\/foods-to-naturally-reduce-inflammation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inflammation<\/a> of the prostate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFat plays an important role when it comes to our health, helping to keep our brain healthy, insulating organs, and providing energy.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDiets such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/ketogenic-diet-and-prostate-disease\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"ketogenic diet (opens in a new tab)\">ketogenic diet<\/a> (a high-fat diet) have been shown to have many health benefits.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThe worst type of fat that should be avoided is trans fat. It is a byproduct of hydrogenation, which is used to turn oil solid to prevent it from becoming rancid.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nHowever, as a result of this process when the oil is heated, its goodness is depleted, and it becomes unhealthy.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-fat-vs-sugar\"><strong>Fat Vs. Sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhen a \u2018low fat\u2019 diet became the hype, many foods began to substitute fat for sugar. However, the problem is that unlike fat, our bodies have a very minimal capacity to store sugar.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAs a result of a modern lifestyle corrupted with excess sugar, our glycogen stores are quickly overwhelmed and the excess sugars consumed are typically converted into excessive fat stores.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nThis is one of the main contributors to our obesity epidemic, with an estimated 40% of American adults being obese.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFurthermore, processed sugars tend to have inflammatory effects on body tissues in general, thereby contributing to prostate inflammation and enlargement over time.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-reduce-sugar\"><strong>How to reduce sugar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nReducing your sugar intake is not easy, especially when you have a hectic schedule. However, taking the time to cut back on sugar could have a massive impact on your prostate health as well as your health in general.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-dark-chocolate\">Choose <strong>dark chocolate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nFor many of us, giving up chocolate is a scary thought. If you struggle sacrificing your daily candy bar, try swapping it for <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/diabetes-health\/dark-chocolate-mousse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dark chocolate (opens in a new tab)\">dark chocolate<\/a>.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nDark chocolate (85%) contains antioxidants and boasts many health benefits. It is high in fat and low in sugar but even so should be eaten in moderation.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-avoid-fruit-juice\"><strong>Avoid fruit juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough it contains the word \u2018fruit\u2019 in, many fruit juices are low in fruit and high in sugar.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nShockingly some fruit juices contain as much sugar as a can of coca-cola. Instead of drinking juice, opt for fresh fruits and vegetables.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nA recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition provides evidence for a positive association between sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages and increased risk of prostate cancer.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTheir findings highlight the potential significance of high consumption of added, concentrated sugars from beverages in prostate cancer etiology.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-read-labels\"><strong>Read labels<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nWhen shopping, always read the labels. You will be amazed to discover how much sugar a takeaway sandwich, a tin of beans or a can of soup can have.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough many processed foods are considered savory, they could have as much sugar as a bar of chocolate! Taking the time to read and compare labels could help your waistline.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-avoid-eating-out\"><strong>Avoid eating out<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nUnless you go to a restaurant where you know that the food is of high quality and fresh ingredients, it could be best to avoid eating out.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nTakeaways can be jam-packed with sugar and high in carbohydrates, with popular Chinese takeaways such as <a href=\"http:\/\/snip.ly\/8gv4gc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken <\/a>containing three times the WHO recommended daily limit, and even more sugar than a regular-sized Chocolate Triple Thick Shake from McDonald\u2019s (63.09 g).\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nAlthough avoiding sugar may be difficult, it is not impossible, and there are several ways of reducing your sugar intake.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nRemember that not all types of fats are bad, and many types are needed for your body to function properly.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\nBy partaking in physical activity and having a healthy diet, you can improve your prostate health and prevent weight gain significantly. The power is in your hands.\n\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#31af25\"}}} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color: #31af25;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bensnaturalhealth.com\/prostate-gland-function\/\"><strong>For more information on how diet impacts an enlarged prostate, click here<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"opacity\":\"css\"} -->\n\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugar, it\u2019s a modern-day addiction. Implemented within our diets on a regular basis, we can\u2019t live with it, and we can\u2019t live without it. It gets worse, to endorse \u2018low fat\u2019 products, naturally occurring fats are being substituted with high amounts of sugar. However, recent research suggests that fat may not be a problem. 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