21/11/2025
Lycopene & Prostate Health — Purple November
November’s not just about moustaches and awareness ribbons — it’s about men’s health! And today, we’re talking about something juicy… Lycopene!
This red superhero pigment gives tomatoes, watermelon and pink grapefruit their colour, and it may play a role in protecting the prostate. Think of it as your body’s natural antioxidant shield.
💬 Can I Just Take a Supplement?
Hold your horses 🐎 — food first! Supplements haven’t proven to offer the same benefits as real food, and more isn’t always better. Get your lycopene the tasty way — through meals, not pills.
Purple November Challenge
💜 Eat at least one tomato-based meal every day this week
💜 Tag your pics with
💜 Remind a friend or partner to get their prostate check — early detection saves lives!
⚖️ Real Talk
Tomatoes aren’t magic. They’re just one piece of the puzzle. Stay active, eat a balanced diet, manage stress, and go for that check-up — because strong men look after their health inside and out.
Written by: Maré Worthmann, Registered Dietitian (BSc Diet, PG Dip Diet)
Kingsway Hospital Dietitians, Amanzimtoti
📧 mareworthmann@gmail.com | ☎️ 082 720 2158
