Illness comes from the mouth", an ancient adage reminds us that diet is essential for the impact of health. And now, we have to face the cruel truth: some cancers may just be "eaten". In this article, we'll take a look at those foods that may increase your risk of cancer and how you can adjust your diet to reduce your cancer risk.
First of all, high-sugar, high-fat, high-calorie foods are delicious dishes that many people love. However, these foods may increase the risk of cancer if consumed in excess. For example, sugary foods, sugary drinks, candies, buttercake and other high-sugar foods, if consumed in large amounts over a long period of time, may lead to excess energy, which in turn increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and other diseases. Obesity has been proven to be associated with the occurrence of a variety of cancers, such as breast cancer, colorectal cancer, etc. Similarly, saturated and trans fats in high-fat foods have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
In addition, fried, barbecued, and marinated foods are also potential carcinogenic foods. These foods often produce harmful substances in the production process, such as benzopyrene, nitrosamines, etc., which have definite carcinogenicity. Long-term intake of large amounts of these foods may lead to an increase in the incidence of cancers such as stomach cancer and colorectal cancer.
It is also important to note that long-term intake of overheated foods may also increase the risk of esophageal cancer. This is because hot foods can damage the esophageal mucosa, leading to chronic inflammation and cancer. Therefore, avoiding overheated foods is also an important measure to prevent esophageal cancer.
In addition to the food itself, poor eating habits can also increase the risk of cancer. For example, long-term smoking and alcohol consumption have been shown to be associated with the development of a variety of cancers. Tobacco contains a variety of carcinogens, and long-term smoking increases the risk of cancers such as lung cancer, laryngeal cancer, and esophageal cancer. Alcohol, on the other hand, is associated with the occurrence of cancers such as liver cancer and colorectal cancer. Therefore, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol is an important measure to prevent cancer.
In addition, high-salt foods should also be of concern. A high-salt diet not only increases the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, but may also increase the incidence of stomach cancer. Therefore, it is important to control salt intake in your daily diet and try to avoid high-salt processed foods.
Finally, we would like to remind everyone to pay special attention to betel nut. The World Health Organization has classified betel nut as a Group 1 carcinogen. Chewing betel nut will lead to an increase in the incidence of diseases such as oral cancer, pharyngeal cancer, and laryngeal cancer. Therefore, to protect our health, we should avoid chewing betel nut.
In short, "illness from the mouth" is not groundless. In order to reduce the risk of cancer, we should pay attention to dietary control, try to eat less or no potentially carcinogenic foods mentioned above, and develop good eating habits. At the same time, increasing exercise and weight control are also important measures to prevent cancer. Let's start eating healthy and create a better future for ourselves and our families!