Protect Santa from Prostate Cancer

Santa Claus needs help. On Dec. 24, he will visit about 526,000,000 children. Many leave him a plate of cookies with a glass of milk. But he better watch out, and I’m telling you why: Drinking milk increases Santa’s risk for prostate cancer.

It’s not just milk. It’s egg nog, too. Men who consumed three or more servings of dairy products a day had a 141 percent higher risk for death due to prostate cancer compared to those who consumed less than one serving, according to a recent study. Both high- and low-fat dairy products were associated with increased mortality.

But leaving Santa soy milk or nog (or another plant-based option) can help him fight prostate cancer. An analysis of 14 studies showed that increased intake of nonfermented soy products such as soy milk resulted in a 30 percent reduction in prostate cancer risk.

Those carrots for his reindeer can also help Santa. A study published last month found that men who followed a vegan diet experienced a 35 percent lower prostate cancer risk than those following other diets.

So remember this Dec. 24: Milk is a no, no, no for mister ho, ho, ho.