There are a few categorical changes you can make to your diet that make a big difference in overall health, as well as prostate health. The Science of Living Well, Beyond Cancer recommends a diet that is high in colorful vegetables, low in sugar and processed carbohydrates and moderate in animal-based protein (taking advantage of the health benefits of beans, nuts, soy and certain fish).

Here are the top five foods you can eat for a healthy prostate:

• Cruciferous Vegetables -This class of vegetables includes things like cabbage, bok choy, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Cruciferous vegetables are high in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals.
• Berries - Antioxidants help to neutralize and remove free radicals from the body. Berries are a great source, particularly strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. These fruits offer up powerful antioxidants known as anthocyanins.
• Fish - Certain fish (especially cold-water fish like salmon, sardines and trout) provide “good fats” that don’t trigger inflammation the same way as saturated animal fats (e.g., beef fat).
• Cooked tomatoes - Tomatoes are one food that’s been on prostate cancer researchers’ radar for a long time and here’s why. Lycopene is another powerful antioxidant and is found in the cell walls of tomatoes.
• Coffee & Tea - You might have heard about green tea as a source of antioxidants such as catechins (the most important are two called EGCG, for epigallocatechin-3-gallate and epicatechin), which are believed to be anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic (preventing healthy cells from mutating). “Coffee is looking more and more promising,” says Dr. Mucci, “There are now a number of studies that suggest drinking coffee regularly, one to two cups a day, can help prevent prostate cancer.”

Useful Links:

1. Prostate Health: 6 Foods to Eat (healthline.com)
2. Top 5 Foods for Prostate Health
3. What to Eat for a Healthy Prostate Cancer Diet (everydayhealth.com)