Although there is no specific “prostate health diet,” scientific evidence supports a plant-based, low-salt, and low-fat eating habit for optimal prostate health.
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The type of diet that aligns best with this approach is the so-called “Mediterranean Diet,” which incorporates multiple foods shown to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress linked to prostate cancer, prostatitis, and benign prostate enlargement (BPH).
Examples of recommended foods include cooked tomatoes (in sauce or paste), vitamin C-rich fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, ginger, fatty fish (salmon, mackerel, and sardines), berries (blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries ), soy products (such as tofu and soy milk), and nuts and seeds (Brazil nuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds).
As for beneficial drinks, think of juices from aforementioned food products, green tea, and plenty of water (at least two liters per day).
Examples of foods to limit or avoid include red and processed meats, high-fat dairy, sugary and processed foods, and bladder irritants (like caffeine, sugary drinks, alcohol, and spicy foods).
