In the eyes of many people, cancer is still equated with terminal illness.
Scientists are still studying the specific causes of cancer, but what is certain is:
Smoking, drinking, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise are the major risk factors for cancer in the world.
For the prevention of cancer, in addition to quitting smoking and restricting alcohol consumption, the most important thing is to eat.
Can eating what prevent cancer?
Eating what is easy to cause cancer?
Are the two most frequently mentioned issues.
Dr. Clove came to talk in detail about the diet related to cancer.
Don’t rely on [magic food]. Is there any food that can prevent cancer?
Simply put, cancer is that some cells in the body lose control, keep dividing, and more and more. This abnormal cell replication and proliferation will gradually bring pressure and damage to the body.
Some studies have found that some substances, such as antioxidants, may be able to delay or inhibit this process to some extent.
Although there is still some distance from practical application, many businesses can’t wait to grasp these conclusions that still need further research and promote the so-called “super food”.
Salmon, garlic, green tea and some extracts are often found in them.
But can these foods really resist cancer?
In fact, antioxidant or anti-inflammatory effects are far from solving the overall complexity of cancer inducements.
Real anti-cancer drugs need extremely rigorous clinical trials to prove their effectiveness and safety. At present, there is no research that can prove that these so-called anti-cancer foods have definite cancer therapeutic effects.
For example, some studies suggest that eating fish oil can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Allicin in garlic is a good helper for antioxidation. Green tea contains B vitamins, folic acid and other antioxidant nutrients…
It can only be said that these foods are more beneficial to human health than some foods.
It is also important not to eat what. Which foods can cause cancer?
We should form such a concept:
First of all, anti-cancer is not to eat what, not what.
For example, appropriate amount of red meat should be used to avoid fried foods, high-salt foods and deep-processed foods.
Studies have shown that red meat (meat such as pigs, cattle and sheep) and processed meat (sausage, bacon, barbecue, hamburger patties, etc.) increase the risk of cancer.
It is recommended to eat no more than 350 grams of red meat per week and to minimize the consumption of processed meat.
It is also recommended to reduce foods that are high in salt, oil and sugar.
For example, although fish is good, salted fish should be avoided as much as possible. Of course, it is OK to eat beef and pork, but we should pay attention to barbecue and fried pork chops every day.
For example, the International Agency for Cancer Research has made it clear that drinks or foods above 65 ° C will damage esophageal mucosa and have carcinogenic risks. When eating, be careful not to eat too hot in a hurry.
In addition, high-fat diet, improperly pickled food, moldy food, etc. may also increase the risk of cancer, requiring special attention.
What is important is balanced nutrition. Only when how eats can they prevent cancer reliably?
Although there is no one or several so-called anti-cancer [super foods], from a certain point of view, we can eat reasonably for the sake of health.
Half of the staple food is replaced by whole grains. For example, add some brown rice and oats to rice, or replace some rice with corn, highland barley, sorghum rice, etc.
Choose bean products or fish as the source of high-quality protein.
Pay attention to eating enough fruits and vegetables, and try to eat 1 kg of vegetables and about half a kg of fresh fruits every day, which is very good.
Of course, we should also remember to reduce oil and salt and control excessive intake of sugar.
This diet combination provides the body with many nutrients to achieve synergy.
For example, in the morning, you can drink a bowl of mung bean porridge, eat an egg and some blueberries. At noon, you can eat shredded meat stir-fried dishes, a small bowl of rice and a bowl of tomato and egg soup. In the evening, you can eat some fish and steamed bread with coarse flour and mixed vegetables. Snacks can be served with yogurt, milk and nuts.
Long-term adherence to this balanced nutrition collocation is beneficial to the body and can only be seen.
To sum up, whether it is cancer or other chronic diseases, it is recommended to choose a balanced nutrition mix, not to stare at some so-called anti-cancer foods and eat them all at once, but also to be careful not to eat too many unhealthy foods because you can’t keep your mouth shut.
I hope everyone can form good eating habits and minimize the risk of cancer in what we can do.