I. Introduction
In the pursuit of a healthy life, the importance of diet cannot be overstated. However, some of the fruits that we commonly use in our daily lives may hide potential threats to health. Especially for those who are already at risk of developing cancer or are battling it, choosing the right foods is especially important. Today, we're going to take three fruits that have been scientifically proven to potentially promote the growth of cancer cells and learn why you should try to avoid them in your daily diet.
2. Three kinds of fruits preferred by cancer cells
1.Areca nut
(1) Hazard introduction
Areca nut is a very popular fruit in Asia, especially in Taiwan. However, studies in recent years have shown that certain components in areca nut may increase the risk of cancers of the mouth, larynx, and esophagus. The alkaloids and polyphenols in betel nut can form carcinogens when chewed in the mouth, which irritate the oral mucosa for a long time and may cause carcinogenesis.
(2) Recommendations
In order to avoid the potential health threat of betel nut, it is recommended that everyone avoid eating betel nut as much as possible. For those who are already accustomed to chewing betel nut, it is a wise choice to gradually reduce their betel nut intake and seek other healthy snack alternatives.
2.Moldy fruits
(1) Hazard introduction
Moldy fruits are fruits that have moldy surfaces due to prolonged storage or improper preservation. Moldy fruits may contain carcinogens such as aflatoxin, which are strongly carcinogenic, and long-term intake may increase the risk of liver cancer, stomach cancer and other cancers.
(2) Recommendations
When buying and eating fruits, be sure to check whether the fruits are fresh and avoid buying or eating moldy fruits. Once you find mold spots on the surface of the fruit, you should discard it immediately, and do not peel off the mold spots before continuing to eat. In addition, storing fruits properly and maintaining their freshness is also an important measure to prevent mildew.
3.Ripen fruit
(1) Hazard introduction
In order to cater to the market demand, some merchants may use ripening agents to speed up the ripening process of fruits. However, these ripening agents may contain some hormones, such as ethephon. Long-term consumption of these ripening fruits may have adverse effects on human health, especially may increase the risk of cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, etc.
(2) Recommendations
When buying fruits, we should try to choose fruits that ripen naturally and avoid buying fruits that use ripening agents. In general, naturally ripened fruits taste better and have higher nutritional value. In addition, you can choose a reputable merchant when buying fruit to reduce the risk of buying ripe fruit.
3. How to eat fruits healthily
In addition to avoiding the above three fruits that may promote the growth of cancer cells, we should also pay attention to the following points to ensure that fruits are enjoyed healthily:
1. Diversified choices: Try to choose different types of fruits with different colors for a more complete nutrition. A varied fruit intake helps meet the body's needs for various vitamins and minerals.
2. Moderate intake: Although fruits are rich in nutrients, excessive intake can also lead to problems such as too much sugar and too many calories. It is recommended to consume 2-3 servings of fruit per day, and the specific intake can be adjusted according to the individual's body constitution and needs.
3. Pay attention to collocation: When eating fruits, they can be eaten with other foods, such as yogurt, nuts, etc. This increases the diversity of nutrient intake, while also helping to increase satiety and reduce the burden of a single food on the body.
4. It varies from person to person: Different people have different physiques and needs, so individual circumstances should be taken into account when choosing fruits. For example, for diabetics, low-sugar fruits should be chosen; For people with indigestion, fruits that are easy to digest should be chosen.
As an important part of our daily diet, fruits are of great significance for health. However, when choosing fruits, we need to be careful to avoid those fruits that may promote the growth of cancer cells, such as betel nut fruits, moldy fruits, and ripening fruits. At the same time, we should also pay attention to the healthy way to eat fruits, such as diversified choices, moderate intake, attention to the combination and individual differences. Only in this way can we ensure that we can enjoy the delicious and nutritious taste of the fruit while also protecting our health.