When I did my original research on possible ways to thrive during ADT (I was to be on lupron and abiraterone for 2 years) I decided to try to eat that which was not subject to controversy and avoid that which was. As a fellow very high risk gleason 9 with EPE and cribriform, I wanted to eat to support bone, cardiovascular and overall health while attempting to kick PCa to the curb. During ADT, the nutritionist suggested 1.5 g of protien/pound of body weight. Debated to varying degrees in 2021 were the risks from eating red/processed meat, dairy, eggs, saturated fats, foods with added sugars and ultra processed foods. To accomplish my health objectives, I cut out all of the above. I switched to unsweetened soy milk (good protien and calcium), learned to turn organic tofu (all 4 degrees of firmness), tempa and combinations of legumes, mushrooms and nuts into many different textures, favors and meals (great source protien, fiber and calcium). Occasionally I'll enjoy a bit of chicken. I include wild salmon, cod, halibut or tuna once a week. I use a good bit of olive oil, whole grains and approx 10 cups of a wide variety of fruits and veggies (mostly fresh) each day. Combined with the cardio and resistance exercise recommended for those on ADT, my bone density, per the DEXA scans, actually increased during my time on ADT. Without any evidence, I attribute this to the amounts of plant protien and calcium I was getting in my diet along with the calcium and vitamin D supplements the doctor ordered.

I switched to the diet I follow because I didn't like the feeling of sitting down to a meal and wondering if the food I was eating might be, in some way yet to be proven, promoting PCa or other health issues. If I'm not sure, I'd rather just do without it. I have found that after several months of doing without something, I don't miss it as I have replaced it with other new favorite foods. In this way, there will be at least one less "if only I had..." on the day I am diagnosed with BCR.
Bill

Correct move to give up red and processed meat. I still eat chicken and fish pretty regularly. I also eat many more fruits and veggies, especially broccoli. I listened to a podcast featuring a prostate diet expert. She said to give up dairy, especially milk. She recommended drinking Ripple, a plant based milk. I have been drinking it for months. There are 4 types: original, chocolate, vanilla and children’s. I drink the original; good texture and flavor. Hope this helps. 🤞👍