The purpose of this study is to assess for changes in a patient's overall energy level and well-being (quality of life) after 8 weeks of dietary intervention.
Primary Objective: To assess for changes in the following measurements after 8 weeks of following a Mediterranean diet-- LDL, HDL, TG, FBS, creatinine, serum testosterone, triglycerides, serum insulin, CRP, 1bs, Waist circumference, blood pressure, body weight
Histologically documented carcinoma of the prostate On treatment with androgen deprivation therapy for at least 3 months Required laboratory values: Serum creatinine less than 2.5 Triglycerides <300 Fasting glucose < 126 Testosterone level <50
Exclusion Criteria:
No diabetes mellitus (Type 1 or 2) No renal failure (Serum creatinine > 2.5) No active cardiac disease -no history of myocardial infarction/stroke within the last 12 months, no recurrent unstable angina, uncontrolled/unstable arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension (systolic blood pressure >160, diastolic blood pressure >100) No severe peripheral vascular disease No commencement of lipid lowering agent within 8 weeks of enrollment the study or change in dose throughout the study
