A balanced diet 'could lower the risk of prostate cancer'

Health conscious men who eat a lot of fruit and vegetables could limit the risk of developing prostate cancer, an expert has claimed.

Emma Malcolm, chief executive of Prostate Action, has advised males to reduce their intake of salt, fat and sugar in a bid to warn of the disease.

Regular exercise and consuming at least five pieces of fruit and vegetables per day could also be beneficial in limiting the possibility of cancer, Ms Malcolm remarked.

Her comments come after researchers from Harvard University discovered a link between drinking coffee and reducing the likelihood of the illness.

In response to the study, Ms Malcolm stressed the importance of a number of different factors when attempting to limit the risk of cancer.

She said: "All men, regardless of their diagnosis, should try and do some form of moderate physical exercise for at least 30 minutes, five times a week."

Meanwhile, the Harvard School of Public Health also revealed that men who take brisk walks on a regular basis considerably lowered the chances of developing the condition.

03 June 2011