Fibroids cannot be prevented, but there are healthy lifestyles that can help lower your risk of developing it. Lifestyles like reducing your consumption of sugary foods and alcohol, and eating more fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fibers. For instance, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflowers, turnip greens, arugula, collard greens, etc. In addition, exercising regularly to avoid being overweight.