Reduce or avoid foods that harm the prostate. You may be surprised at how many common foods irritate the prostate and can contribute to a rise in PSA levels and an enlarged prostate. Here are some of the foods and beverages that fall into this category: 1  Foods that contain acrylamide, such as French fries and potato chips (the two biggest offenders) and doughnuts. 2  Foods rich in saturated fats. 3  Excess alcohol. 4  Nonfermented soy products such as tofu and edamame, which can raise estrogen levels. 5  Microwave popcorn.
Usually, small birds like lovebirds, canaries, and parakeets live six years or older, cockatiels about 12 years, and amazons, as well as macaws and cockatoos, 40 years or more.
Parakeets make for fun and entertaining pets, without requiring a lot of maintenance or cost. Given the proper care, parakeets can live as long as 10 to 14 years--nearly as long as cats and dogs.The folowing ten tips will give you the information you need to raise happy, healthy birds!ll in all, parakeets make great pets. They won't cost you a lot of money nor do they require a lot of your time. Just follow the simple steps above for caring for your parakeet and it will live a long and healthful life.