Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men, according to the American Cancer Society. Maintaining a healthy body weight, abstaining from smoking and staying physically active can reduce your prostate cancer risk. If you are at high risk of prostate cancer, consider adopting a healthy anti-prostate cancer diet to reduce your risk of contracting prostate cancer.
Lycopene
Consuming adequate amounts of the antioxidant lycopene is an important part of an anti-prostate cancer diet. Regularly consuming lycopene-rich foods can significantly reduce your risk of developing prostate cancer, according to the May 2002 "Journal of the National Cancer Institute." It was found that eating at least two servings per week of tomato sauce --- an especially lycopene-rich food --- reduced prostate cancer risk by approximately 25 percent. Other sources of lycopene include fresh tomato, papaya, watermelon and grapefruit.
Fruits and Vegetables
Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables as part of your anti-prostate cancer diet is effective at combating prostate cancer development, MayoClinic.com reports. Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients like folate and vitamin B-6 that may protect against prostate cancer. MayoClinic.com adds that cruciferous vegetables like collard greens and broccoli contain a special compound known as diindolylmethane which is particularly effective at reducing the risk of prostate cancer.
Omega-3 Fats
Omega-3 fats are found in fish that combat inflammation --- an underlying contributor to prostate cancer development. MayoClinic.com advises consumption of omega-3 fats to reduce the risk of cancer development. However, it adds that the research linking omega-3 fats and cancer is not yet conclusive. Healthy sources of omega-3 fats include tuna, salmon, walnuts, shrimp and mackerel.
Soy
Soy-based foods like tofu are rich in unique compounds known as phytoestrogens. Your body treats phytoestrogens similar to the hormone estrogen. MayoClinic.com states that phytoestrogen consumption may substantially reduce prostate cancer risk. It also notes that the lower incidence of prostate cancer in Asian countries like China is at least partially attributable to heavy consumption of soy products like soy milk.
