There are more cases of prostate cancer than ever, so how can you adapt your diet to mitigate the risk? Here are the foods to avoid. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 150 cases diagnosed every day in the UK. Rates vary around the world with the most cases recorded in the US followed by China, with the UK coming seventh.
[In NZ, there are 4000 men diagnosed every year – an average of 10 per day.] Some experts believe diet plays a role in the disparity between nations while a 2016 paper concluded that rates are higher in countries with higher development. Experts say there is not enough evidence to conclusively identify specific foods that cause prostate cancer, although some studies appear to suggest correlations between certain types of food and increased risks.
The diet advised makes the same recommendations for anyone wanting to mitigate the overall risk of cancer, says Claire Moore, a specialist oncology dietitian at City Dieticians. “Choose lots of different colours,” she says. “A variety of different coloured fruit and veg on your plate provides you with a spread of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
” This can reduce inflammation and protect against cell damage..