Cancer prevention starts with these things

Cancer does not occur overnight. According to statistics, the average time it takes for a mutated cell to grow into a malignant tumor is more than 30 years. And without realizing it, a small habit of yours may be playing a role in preventing or causing cancer. In addition to inherited gene mutations and unchangeable factors, dietary habits play a crucial role.

Light - Eat less high-fat and animal protein foods

A report from the National Academy of Sciences of the United States pointed out that of all dietary components, fat is most closely related to cancer, especially breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer. There are also techniques to eat less fat, such as choosing low-fat or skimmed milk, replacing part of the meat with soy products, removing the fried coating on the skin and fat, scraping off the cream on the cake and not eating it, and using steaming, boiling, baking or braising instead of frying when cooking.

The World Cancer Research Fund once issued a cancer prevention advice, among which "eat more vegetables and less meat" has been widely recognized by cancer prevention experts. Experts recommend that people who love to eat meat should consume less than 500 grams of red meat per week and eat as little processed meat as possible; it is best to limit the consumption of white meat to 50-100 grams per day and only eat it 2-4 times a week.

In addition, table salt and salted foods may increase the incidence of gastric cancer. It is best not to consume more than 5 grams of salt per person per day. Be especially careful about the "invisible salt" around you. For example, among supermarket foods, potato chips and instant noodles have the highest salt content. When dining out, you will be "unable to guard against" dishes with high salt content, especially the braised dishes, stews, and old duck soup that northerners love to eat.

Vegetarian - Eat more fresh vegetables and fruits

It has been confirmed that adequate dietary fiber can prevent colorectal cancer and reduce the incidence of several cancers, including breast cancer and esophageal cancer.

Dr. Rachel Thompson, scientific project manager of the World Cancer Research Fund, recommends several of the most effective anti-cancer fruits and vegetables: 1. Tomatoes can reduce the risk of prostate cancer; 2. Broccoli, cabbage and bean sprouts can reduce the risk of digestive system cancer; 3. Strawberries, onions and garlic all contain ingredients that inhibit tumor growth.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute jointly recommend that children under the age of 6 should consume 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day (1 serving of vegetables is about 100 grams and 150 grams of fruit), children between the ages of 6 and 13 and females should eat 7 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and adolescents over the age of 13 and male adults should consume 9 servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

Miscellaneous - The recipes should be varied and wide

In fact, preventing tumors does not require any panacea or precious medicinal materials. The key lies in a balanced diet, not being picky about food, combining meat and vegetables, and avoiding dry, hot and overly cold foods. As long as they are used well together, colorful foods such as red, yellow, white, green, and black are all "anti-cancer drugs."

The American Association for Cancer Research has clearly stated that no single food can protect people from cancer. Although many studies have shown that some ingredients contained in plant foods, such as vitamins, minerals, polyphenols, flavonoids, etc., have certain effects in fighting cancer, it does not recommend any specific anti-cancer food. Instead, it is recommended that more than 2/3 of the food in the diet come from vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans.

The occurrence of disease is a change from quantity to quality in a certain organ or part of the body, and this change is closely related to human behavior. Therefore, cancer is not scary. What is scary is that people do not realize that it is their own problem, and that it is a change from quantity to quality. So pay attention to every signal your body sends, care about your eating habits, achieve a balanced diet, and let all organs of your body live in peace and work together for your health.