But I don't need any more studies to tell me that vegan foods are wholesome and beneficial. I can feel the difference for myself.
Since I switched to a vegan diet, my energy level has increased, my cholesterol has decreased and I feel healthier overall. And I have peace of mind from knowing that I'm much less likely to have a relapse of breast cancer. I went vegan 18 years ago and have been cancer-free ever since.
KFC no doubt hopes to make a killing by selling many, many pink buckets over the next month. But it is doing consumers a real disservice by glossing over the fact that regularly eating what's in those buckets can increase your odds of being diagnosed with cancer in the first place. My advice to anyone who wants to beat breast cancer is to load up on fruits, vegetables and other healthy plant foods--and kick the KFC bucket.
Elaine Sloan lives in New York City. She wrote this for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510; http://www.PETA.org.
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