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In recent years, as people's health concerns have increased, so have concerns about food safety. Especially when it was reported that five vegetables were included in the carcinogenic list, it caused widespread concern and concern. However, as an experienced old Chinese medicine practitioner, I must tell you the truth: eating these vegetables does not cause cancer.
First of all, we need to clarify the concept that whether food causes cancer or not is closely related to its own nature. In fact, vegetables are an essential part of our daily diet, and they are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which are essential for our health. And, for example, the five types of vegetables are tomatoes, ginger, eggplant, peppers, and garlic, all of which are considered medicinal ingredients in TCM theory.
According to ancient records, tomatoes have the effect of strengthening the stomach and eliminating appetite, quenching thirst, and can be used for indigestion and other symptoms. Ginger is used to dispel cold and dampness, and can be used to relieve symptoms such as wind chill and cold. Eggplant is regarded as an ingredient that nourishes yin and kidneys, and helps to regulate the balance of yin and yang in the body. Chili pepper has the effect of warming and dissolving the surface, clearing the channels and dissipating cold, and can be used to alleviate problems such as wind, cold, dampness, and paralysis. Garlic is widely used in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and improving immunity.
In addition, these vegetables can be eaten not only on their own, but also combined with other ingredients for better efficacy. For example, ginger and eggplant are cooked together to make a soup, which can help lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular disease. Stir-frying tomatoes with garlic or making them into a salad can increase the content of vitamin C and improve antioxidant capacity. In addition, ginger, chili peppers, and garlic can also transfer aromas and flavors during cooking, making dishes more delicious and tasty.
All in all, these five vegetables do not cause cancer because you eat too much. On the contrary, they are regarded as medicinal ingredients in Chinese medicine theory, and are often used to condition the body, improve immunity, and promote health. Of course, this does not mean that we can eat it without restrictions, in moderation. Combining food wisely and paying attention to the freshness and cooking of food can help maintain good health.
Health References:
1.China Food Association. （2018）.Food Safety Standard of the Republic of China: Vegetables (GB T 31725-2015).Beijing: Standards Press of China.