As you may know, I had a close call with breast cancer about five years ago. In fact, it’s one of the reasons I started eating a lower-fat, plant-based diet and went back to school to become a registered dietitian.
So when Breast Cancer Awareness Month rolls around each October, and pink ribbons show up on pretty much everything, I have mixed feelings.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m thrilled that we’re raising awareness and funds for research! But I get frustrated that with all the hype, so few people are talking about the steps we can take to reduce breast cancer risk (or risk of recurrence)—steps like eating healthy and minimizing alcohol.
So as part of my work with the Physicians Committee and Barnard Medical Center, I went on Good Morning Washington to share three of my favorite tips for reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Let’s move beyond thinking pink to beet breast cancer!
Curious to see if you’re following these 3 top tips for healthy breasts? Click here for my guest post on Dr. Neal Barnard’s blog to find out!
For additional resources, visit BarnardMedical.org to sign up for free cooking and nutrition education classes or to participate in a free online nutrition program, the 21-Day Vegan Kickstart, which goes live the first day of every month.
Want more ways to to pack produce into your day? Here are more easy, tasty ideas.
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I'm Lee, an RD thriving on a healthy plant based diet.
Great segment today on GMW! Your beautiful food is always a good reminder that being healthy is tasty too!
Aw, thanks handsome. You’re the best, and thanks for your love and support!
Great segment Lee! Love all the veggies!
I didn’t realize you were working with the Physician’s Committee! That’s so awesome! 🙂
Thanks Mary Ellen! I feel so blessed and lucky to be working there–great people with a fantastic mission. I fell in clover! 😉
Hi Lee! Yes, great segment! You are a natural! I didn’t know you are now working at Barnard Medical Center–that is so cool–congratulations! xo
Hi Maria, yep, I have a new job–hence my falling off the edge of the internet, lol!
I split my time between Barnard Medical Center and the Physicians Committee, so I get to do a bit of everything. It’s busy, but I love it! Better yet, I’m slowly but surely finding my balance/rhythm.