A new study conducted by Robert Ma and K Chapman of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) disclosed the fact that a diet having more fruits and vegetables and less fat and red meat can be helpful in the prevention as well as treatment of prostate cancer.

The researchers conducted the study in order to analyze whether changes in eating patterns may help prevent and manage prostate cancer or not.

They discovered that a low-fat diet heavy on vegetables and light on meat, dairy produces and calcium may lessen the chance of having prostate cancer and assist people who already suffering from the disease.

The researchers also noted that the consumption of tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, green tea, vitamin E and selenium play a key role in decreasing prostate cancer risk.

At the same time, intake of highly processed or charcoal-cooked meats, dairy products and fats seemed to be linked with the disease.

“Although not conclusive, results suggest that general dietary modification has a beneficial effect on the prevention of prostate cancer,” the study authors concluded.

The results of the study appeared in the June issue of the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics.