Why is eating too much ginger prone to liver cancer? To prevent liver cancer, eat more of these foods

As the saying goes, "Eat radish in winter and ginger in summer, and you won't need a doctor to prescribe medicine" and "Eat ginger in all seasons, and all diseases will be gone", which shows that eating ginger is good for the human body. However, a study found that excessive consumption of ginger increases the risk of liver cancer.

Why is eating too much ginger prone to liver cancer?

Research by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that safrole can cause liver cancer. Adding 0.04% to 1% safrole to the feed of mice for 150 days to 2 years can induce liver cancer in mice. Ginger contains safrole. Excessive consumption of ginger can easily increase the risk of liver cancer. In addition, rotten ginger produces toxins that can also cause cancer. Some people think that "rotten ginger does not taste rotten", but this idea has no scientific basis and is also very dangerous. Because rotten ginger produces toxins, in severe cases it can cause liver cancer and esophageal cancer. Therefore, everything should be moderate, just like ginger. Eating less can strengthen the body, but eating more can easily cause liver cancer.

Nine points to note about liver cancer

1. Liver cancer patients should eat more liver-protecting foods, such as soft-shelled turtle, mushroom, sword bean, etc., because the liver's detoxification function is reduced;

2. If ascites occurs, salt intake should be limited; if jaundice occurs, greasy food should be avoided, and carp, loach, sweet potato, wild rice stem, water chestnut, kumquat, etc. should be eaten instead.

3. Liver cancer patients have poor coagulation function and should eat more foods that have blood-enriching and hemostatic effects, or appropriately increase the intake of foods containing vitamin K and vitamin C, such as black plum, sea buckthorn, etc.

4. Liver cancer patients must ensure adequate nutritional intake, generally based on a high-protein, high-sugar, high-vitamin and low-fat diet, such as lean meat, eggs, yogurt, fresh fruit juice, fresh vegetable juice, etc.

5. Especially fresh vegetables and fruits should be included in every meal to keep bowel movements smooth. However, most liver cancer patients have esophageal varices. To prevent bleeding, food should not be rough, hard or too hot.

6. In addition, patients with liver disease should follow the principle of individualization according to the severity of their condition.

7. Patients with liver cirrhosis should eat soft, cool and easily digestible food, such as steamed bread, noodles, egg soup, ham sausage, etc. However, avoid eating a large amount of high-protein food in a short period of time to prevent a sharp increase in blood ammonia concentration and cause hepatic coma.

8. Patients with chronic hepatitis should abstain from alcohol, but can consume some honey, royal jelly, soy milk, mushrooms, fish, etc. in moderation.

9. Soy milk can be used as a regular drink for patients with chronic hepatitis. Mushrooms are rich in nutrients, especially amino acids and vitamins, and have antibacterial, anti-cancer effects and spleen-strengthening and appetite-stimulating functions.

Daily diet is key to preventing liver cancer

Four beneficial diets

1. Drink tea

People in southern Fujian love to drink tea, which is very beneficial for preventing liver cancer. Tieguanyin, which is common in southern Fujian, is the best, and Longjing before the rain is also good.

2. Eat carrots and citrus

The protective effect of vegetables and fruits on the liver is produced by the interaction between the vitamins, minerals, fiber, etc. in them.

Dr. Dong Jing recommends that you should eat five or more kinds of fruits and vegetables every day, including a glass of juice in the morning, a piece of fruit in the morning and afternoon, and two or more servings of vegetables at dinner. The total daily intake is about 400-800 grams, which can reduce your risk of liver cancer by 20%.

3. Consume dairy products

Medical research has shown that if you consume dairy products, including milk and yogurt, every day while controlling your alcohol intake, your risk of liver cancer will be reduced by 78%. Currently, children have developed the habit of consuming dairy products, but only a few adults do, so this may be improved.

4. Three kinds of bamboo shoots, namely bamboo shoots, lettuce and asparagus.

Experts suggest that eating more of these three foods on a daily basis can reduce the incidence of liver cancer, and they are also delicious.