Stop Smoking

• Smoking increases the risk of prostate cancer. As smoking is an unhealthy habit in general, physicians recommend that all men and women quiet smoking. Immediate positive changes in heart health and blood pressure with occur, as well as a reduction in the risk of prostate cancer.
  
  

Maintain a Healthy Weight

• Lowering one's body fat is another way to prevent prostate cancer. A diet low in saturated fats is vital and promotes a healthy weight. A diet high in saturated fat can lead to the over-production of testosterone, which raises prostate cancer risk. Reducing the amount of red meat eaten is one healthful diet change that can help prevent prostate cancer.
  
  

Get Plenty of Vitamin D

• In lab studies, Vitamin D has prevented the growth of prostate cancer cells. Therefore, getting enough Vitamin D is an important prostate cancer prevention strategy. The body absorbs Vitamin D from the sun. Vitamin D can also be found in supplements and enriched foods, such as milk and cereal.
  
  

Eat Healthy Foods

• Foods high in lycopene, such as tomatoes, can aid in preventing prostate cancer. Soy and pomegranate are also good choices.
  
  

Folate

• Folate is being studied as a prostate cancer prevention tool. While these studies have not yet provided conclusive information, folate may help prevent prostate cancer. Folate can be found in supplements, leafy green vegetables, fruits, dried beans and peas.