Research has shown that a diet rich in plant-based foods, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans, along with regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight, may lower a man’s risk for prostate cancer.  Getting particular attention by researchers as prostate cancer fighters are tomatoes and cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli—particularly when tomatoes and broccoli are eaten together.  Other foods that may fight prostate cancer include soy, garlic, green tea and flaxseed.  Also, now under investigation is the impact of zinc, selenium and Vitamin E in preventing prostate cancer.  Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second leading type of cancer death in men after lung cancer.

Sources:  “Plant Foods May Protect Against Prostate Cancer,” AICR Newsletter on Diet, Nutrition and Cancer Prevention, Summer 2005, American Institute for Cancer Research and CDC National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.