Author: Lu Chong (First Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University)
Stomach cancer, to a certain extent, can be understood as a disease closely related to "eating", and long-term unhealthy diet may lead to an increased incidence of stomach cancer.
So, what problems should we pay attention to from the diet to prevent stomach cancer?
First, these dangers in the diet should be kept in mind
The following dietary habits and foods are not conducive to stomach health and may increase the risk of stomach cancer.
Overeating and liking hard food make the stomach work under high load for a long time and easily cause damage to the gastric mucosa [1].
Irregular meals can lead to disorders of digestive juice secretion in the stomach and are also risk factors for stomach cancer [1].
A high-salt diet can easily lead to damage to the mucus barrier on the surface of the gastric mucosa, "amplifying" the impact of carcinogens on gastric tissues, and may also affect the function of the gastrointestinal tract, increasing the probability of gastritis, gastric ulcers and other lesions.
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Salt content is usually higher in marinated foods, salty fast foods (burgers, french fries, etc.), bacon, and sodium-containing condiments (ketchup, mayonnaise, salad dressings).
A high-fat diet can easily lead to obesity, and obesity is also a high-risk factor for the development of stomach cancer.
High-fat foods typically include fried foods, fatty meats, animal offal, cream products, etc.[4][5][6].
Long-term alcohol consumption. Some carcinogens in food that were not originally absorbed by the human body have become easily absorbed by the human body with the help of alcohol, a "solvent".
Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can also damage the gastric mucosa, resulting in acid deficiency and the proliferation of bacteria, thereby increasing the risk of stomach cancer [1][5].
Habits such as pickled foods, grilled fried foods, and hot foods can directly damage the gastric mucosa or increase the intake of substances such as nitrite, thereby increasing the risk of stomach cancer[1][2][3][4][6].
Mold in moldy food is a well-known carcinogen [3].
These eating habits help prevent stomach cancer
Eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, which are rich in vitamins, folic acid and carotenoids needed by the human body, can block the carcinogenic effect of carcinogens, and can also achieve anti-cancer effects by stimulating the immune system[1][3][5][6].
Appropriate intake of selenium-containing foods. Selenium can improve the body's immune function and protect the body from carcinogens.
Selenium content is generally higher in garlic, mushrooms, purple potatoes, fish, shrimp, and crabs.[3][5][6]
Eat garlic. Garlic contains bis-propenyl sulfide and propenyl methyl trisulfide, which have a good inhibitory effect on the occurrence of tumors.
Eating garlic can also increase gastric acid secretion and reduce the content of nitrite, mold and bacteria in the stomach[1][2][3][5][6].
drink tea. Tea contains a variety of nitrosation inhibitors such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and tea polyphenols, which help inhibit the formation of stomach cancer[1][2][3][5][6].
Prevention is the best way to stay away from disease. Consulting with a nutrition expert for advice and choosing a healthy and reasonable diet can help stay away from stomach cancer.
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