Six types of food to prevent rectal cancer

To prevent colorectal cancer, a reasonable diet is also an important protective measure. There are many anti-cancer substances in food that inhibit tumor formation, such as vitamins A, C, D, E, minerals selenium, calcium, iodine, zinc, molybdenum and food fiber, which all have certain anti-cancer or anti-cancer effects. Foods containing these anti-cancer substances include:

1. Sweet potato: also known as sweet potato, it contains more carotene, lysine, plant fiber, dehydroepiandrosterone, which can prevent rectal cancer.

2. Pumpkin: It is extremely rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, cellulose, tryptophan-P, etc. Eating more pumpkin can prevent obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia. It is a good food for preventing cancer.

3. Asparagus: It contains selenium and plant fiber, which can be used to prevent and treat various cancers.

4. Garlic: Experiments have confirmed that allicin and garlicol have a strong inhibitory effect on many cancer cells, and allicin can also block the synthesis of nitrosamines in the body. Garlic is rich in selenium and germanium, and germanium can activate the phagocytic function of macrophages.

5. Green tea: According to extensive research at home and abroad, tea, especially green tea, has a very obvious anti-cancer effect. Its main ingredient is catechin compounds. The antioxidant components of green tea have a significant inhibitory effect on the malignant transformation of cells induced by various carcinogens, including aflatoxin, benzopyrene, cigarette carcinogens, and amino acid high-temperature cracking products. It has been reported in China that drinking green tea twice a day, 3 grams each time, and brewing tea with 150 ml of boiling water can have an anti-cancer effect.

6. Radish and carrot: A folk proverb says, "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you will never have to go to the pharmacy in your life." Radish contains a variety of enzymes that can eliminate the carcinogenic effects of nitrosamines; its lignin can stimulate the body's immunity; the spicy taste of radish comes from mustard oil, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis. Radish contains a lot of vitamin C, and carrots are also rich in carotene. So they have excellent anti-cancer effects.