Patient Information for Prostate Seed Implant

Dietary Guidelines

Some foods and liquids (acidic food or amino acid groups) can be slightly irritating to the bladder, causing increased urinary frequency, discomfort and a slower stream. Generally it is not necessary to eliminate these foods from the diet, but you may wish to decrease the amount, particularly if you are having a lot of symptoms.

Acidic Foods
Alcoholic  beverages
Cranberries and juice
Apples/apple juices
Grapes/grape juice
Guava
Cantaloupes
Peaches
Carbonated beverages
Pineapple
Chilies/spicy food
Plums
Citrus fruits and drinks
Tea and Coffee including decaf

Tomatoes
Strawberries

Chocolate
Vinegar
Vitamin B complex

Subsitutions:
Low acid fruits: pear, apricots, papaya, watermelon
For coffee drinkers: KAVA (low acid instant), cold brew from Starbucks
For tea drinkers: non-citrus herbal, Sun brewed tea