We are what we eat, with a big dose of genetics added.
My dermatologist has told me multiple times my skin cancers have a strong genetic component.
seems to me just means the road to good health just may be a little steeper. Have to make a little more effort.
I absolutely believe going vegan would significantly extend my life. Just not willing to do it all the way. So I try to eat more
veggies and berries and less fatty meat. all of my lab readings are within range, except for AIC at 5.9
Primary doc told me that was pretty common. And not good as a trend.
Green salad is the best, and the least interesting thing to me. I have to dump a lot of extras
on it before I can get it down. Broccoli, salad greens, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries.
Always try to keep several of them in fridge.
If my AIC goes up another tenth, I'm cooked. Then the docs will truly get on my case.
but honestly, I'd trade a few final years for a nice filet once in a while...
From personal experience, my wife died of rectal cancer, which has a strong, proven link to meat eating.
hard to forget that.
lot of other diet risk factors out there.
