Summary
Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US, contributing to 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths annually, according to a new US surgeon general advisory.
Breast cancer accounts for 16.4% of annual alcohol-related cancers, with alcohol increasing the risk of at least seven types, including liver, colorectal, and throat cancers.
Most deaths occur among heavy drinkers, though 17% occur within recommended limits.
Alcohol promotes cancer through DNA damage, inflammation, and hormone changes. Despite clear links, only 45% of Americans recognize alcohol as a cancer risk.
I thought for a long time it was impossible to make creamy potatoes without milk and butter but I really think olive oil does a better job, although to be fair I can’t compare to non vegan mashed potatoes anymore to test it.
Making a meal you already like but healthier is a great way to slowly change to a more vegetarian or vegan lifestyle too. A super easy one is switching milk for any of the alternate milks. There are so many now and so many flavors and thicknesses, I think even non vegans would prefer non-dairy milks if they just tried more of them.