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Plus, which is healthier, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese? September 4, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] Elle Macpherson shares the controversial decision she made regarding her breast cancer treatment. Plus, a Paralympian talks about how being called "an inspiration" isn't always a compliment, and dietitians break down whether cottage cheese or Greek yogurt is healthier.   The Latest   [Elle Macpherson revealed she had breast cancer 7 years ago and refused chemotherapy.]( Legendary Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson has stirred up controversy among [doctors]( and [cancer survivors]( with her new memoir. She writes that she was [diagnosed with breast cancer]( following a lumpectomy in 2017 and declined the chemotherapy treatment recommended by her doctor. Macpherson, 60, who told [The Australian Women's Weekly]( that her cancer is now in "clinical remission," instead spent eight months in Arizona under the care of a primary doctor who specializes in integrative medicine. “There was no ‘right’ way, just the right way for me," she said. [Continue reading](. 🏅 [I’m a Paralympian. We’re not your ‘inspiration’ — we’re elite athletes.]( Canadian [sitting volleyball Paralympian]( Allison Lang can't help but feel frustrated when she sees online comments like "if they can do that with no legs, then I have no excuse not to go for my run." In an essay for TODAY.com, she talks about how [hearing she's an "inspiration"]( doesn't always resonate well. "Be inspired by our accomplishments, not by our existence," she said. [Read the full essay](. [🤔 Greek yogurt vs. cottage cheese: Which is healthier?]( [Greek yogurt]( has long been a healthy breakfast staple and a go-to snack, but [cottage cheese]( is popping up in viral [breakfast wraps]( and [ice cream recipes]( as it enjoys a trendy renaissance. Which one is healthier? While both contain plenty of protein, there is one big difference between the two: sodium content. [Here's what dietitians have to say](.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [6 editor-approved Amazon bestsellers for fall, starting at $10.]( With Labor Day in the rearview, we’re in full fall mode! Here’s what our editors are adding to their carts ahead of the season, from a jewelry set to the perfect pair of flats. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Join TODAY fitness contributor Stephanie Mansour and nutrition expert Joy Bauer to learn all the tips and tricks to make meal planning a habit this fall at our Start TODAY virtual event! On Sept. 26 starting at 6 p.m. ET, Stephanie and Joy will show you how to prepare three delicious meals that will last all week. Attendees can ask questions along the way and chat with fellow Start TODAY members. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Start off tailgating season strong with our recipes for nacho packets, sausage and pepper calzones, twice-baked potatoes and jalapeño popper dip. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Italian [Paralympian Alessandro Ossola]( didn't leave with a medal after competing in the men's 100-meter T63 race in Paris, but it still was a moment he will never forget. Following his race, Ossola knelt down and [proposed to girlfriend Arianna Mandaradoni](, who enthusiastically said yes. The proposal came nine years after a motorcycle accident claimed the life of Ossola's first wife and took part of his left leg. He met Mandaradoni in 2019. "Sometimes she believed in me more than I believed in myself, and that’s something truly amazing," Ossola told Olympics.com. [See more photos of the moment](.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](