This is an interesting observation. Keep in mind that this is only one subset analysis in the context of one study. Breast cancer has strong links to overweight and weight gain due to higher circulating estrogen with increased body fat. Prostate cancer may have drivers less affected by weight and diet although there is an association of risk with diets that are comprised of more fish and plant foods, and less animal-based foods. A good suggestion for a topic to investigate further in an upcoming post.
Always enjoy your helpful and informative posts. I was happy to fare well on the quiz, but could probably pare back a smidge on my processed foods. Is oat milk considered a processed food?? I use it in my coffee and smoothies regularly for the extra calcium boost, but have been thinking about switching to almond milk...
Also love your guest chef recipe this month-how fun and delicious! Can't wait to try it!
All those cashew cheeses and substitutes are very processed- some less than others with added sugars...worth reading the labels to compare. It's very hard to get 2500 mg calcium without using yogurts, dairy, and fortified plant milks- keep up the calcium!
Thanks Ellen! Loading up on calcium is hard! I try to eat a lot of yogurt too but the dairy is less kind on my system sometimes, so plant milks have been a go-to.
5.5 out of 7! And this took a lot of hard work. If I had done this quiz a year ago I would have a failing grade. Not only was the quiz great but the very practical and detailed information about the HOW to get there gives us an immediate blueprint for improvement.
And thank you for featuring Richard’s peperonata! Some version of this is one of our refrigerator staples, not just for those morning eggs, but as a side for grilled chicken or fish, on a whole grain piece of toast, a quick pasta sauce and any number of infinite possibilities 😊
The peperonata with eggs embodies Eating and Feeding's mission- that we can have restaurant-quality meals made better in our kitchens that also can drive down those chronic disease risks we face- the best way to cook for the people we love!
Another excellent well written thoughtful post. Always room for improvement in our lives, this was an excellent reminder/nudge that daily choices affect health long term.
We are bombarded with media bites on this, but putting it all together with the investment it takes gives all of us a motivational boost...especially when the numbers tell the story!
It's always helful to me to know what folks find useful. Certain nutrients when habitually eaten are proven to. impact risk. The hard facts in the quiz detail how much and how often…a guide to help make change that counts! Thanks for your kind words!
I’m left to wonder why prostate cancer isn’t shown to be affected by these diet changes.
This is an interesting observation. Keep in mind that this is only one subset analysis in the context of one study. Breast cancer has strong links to overweight and weight gain due to higher circulating estrogen with increased body fat. Prostate cancer may have drivers less affected by weight and diet although there is an association of risk with diets that are comprised of more fish and plant foods, and less animal-based foods. A good suggestion for a topic to investigate further in an upcoming post.
always interesting to learn more about the health implications of my diet!
Haha! The stuff seems "like we already know..." but, there's something about scoring yourself and putting a number on it
Such good info, Ellen!
These quizzes ingrain the facts in your brain...the dvl is in the details!
Always enjoy your helpful and informative posts. I was happy to fare well on the quiz, but could probably pare back a smidge on my processed foods. Is oat milk considered a processed food?? I use it in my coffee and smoothies regularly for the extra calcium boost, but have been thinking about switching to almond milk...
Also love your guest chef recipe this month-how fun and delicious! Can't wait to try it!
All those cashew cheeses and substitutes are very processed- some less than others with added sugars...worth reading the labels to compare. It's very hard to get 2500 mg calcium without using yogurts, dairy, and fortified plant milks- keep up the calcium!
Thanks Ellen! Loading up on calcium is hard! I try to eat a lot of yogurt too but the dairy is less kind on my system sometimes, so plant milks have been a go-to.
5.5 out of 7! And this took a lot of hard work. If I had done this quiz a year ago I would have a failing grade. Not only was the quiz great but the very practical and detailed information about the HOW to get there gives us an immediate blueprint for improvement.
And thank you for featuring Richard’s peperonata! Some version of this is one of our refrigerator staples, not just for those morning eggs, but as a side for grilled chicken or fish, on a whole grain piece of toast, a quick pasta sauce and any number of infinite possibilities 😊
The peperonata with eggs embodies Eating and Feeding's mission- that we can have restaurant-quality meals made better in our kitchens that also can drive down those chronic disease risks we face- the best way to cook for the people we love!
We are so glad you've undertaken this mission, Ellen!
Ah, I used to work in the WCRF UK press office, many moons ago. How this messaging takes me back! I enjoyed your quiz too!
Shell, your not that old!..maybe one moon ago! I'm sure that experience made you a more thoughtful cook!
Haha, thanks Ellen! You know, the guidelines do still rattle around my head. It definitely impacts my cooking!
Nice, simple presentation in quiz format to keep everyone on track. Thank you!
These quizzes put a number on it...that's always clarifying!
Another excellent well written thoughtful post. Always room for improvement in our lives, this was an excellent reminder/nudge that daily choices affect health long term.
We are bombarded with media bites on this, but putting it all together with the investment it takes gives all of us a motivational boost...especially when the numbers tell the story!
Great information that everyone should heed!
Thank you for sharing! glad to connect
Thank you for sharing…putting a number on one’s own habits helps to motivate action
It's always helful to me to know what folks find useful. Certain nutrients when habitually eaten are proven to. impact risk. The hard facts in the quiz detail how much and how often…a guide to help make change that counts! Thanks for your kind words!