Nutrition and Prostate Cancer

Fiber

 

Dietary fiber comes from the parts of plants your body can't digest. There are two types, soluble fiber and insoluble fiber.

Soluble fiber
When eaten regularly as part of a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Oats have the highest proportion of soluble fiber of any grain.  Foods high in soluble fiber include oat bran, oatmeal, beans (legumes), peas, rice bran, barley, citrus fruits, strawberries and apple pulp.

Insoluble fiber
Insoluble fiber doesn't seem to help lower blood cholesterol. However, it's an important aid in normal bowel function.  Foods high in insoluble fiber include whole-wheat breads, wheat cereals, wheat bran, rye, rice, barley, most other grains, cabbage, beets, carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnips, cauliflower and apple skin.

Read food labels to help you estimate and increase your daily fiber intake. 

 

More information on nutrition and prostate cancer:

• Nutrition Guidelines
• Fat
• Fruits & Vegetables
• Fiber
• Soy
• Bone Health
• Exercise
• Supplements

September 2004