An article published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics has detailed a new review study which confirms a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables may prevent or help treat prostate cancer.

Australian researchers reviewed dietary recommendations in the prevention of prostate cancer as well as in the management of the disease, and found that in addition to limiting fat and increasing fresh produce intake, those who successfully managed or avoided prostate cancer had lower dairy consumption and calcium intake.

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

“In patients with prostate cancer, dietary therapy allows patients to be an active participant in their treatment,” they added.

The results specifically found that consumption of tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, green tea and nutritional supplements including Vitamin E and selenium seemed to decrease the risk of prostate cancer.

By contrast, consumption of highly processed or charcoaled meats, dairy products and fats appeared to be related to a higher risk.