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The Mediterranean diet is worth trying
The temptation of good food is irresistible. But since the USDA issued the Food Pyramid Guidelines in 1992, the relationship between diet and health has come to prominence. In recent years, the incidence of various gynecological tumors that have steadily increased seems to have something to do with "eating and drinking".
High sugar and high fat should be cautious
Obesity can affect the metabolism of hormones, such as insulin and estrogen, and affect the production of sex hormone-binding globulins. The disturbance of the human environment caused by obesity and the imbalance of the microecology have almost spared all systems of the body from the invasion of diseases. Obesity has been recognized as a risk factor for the development of endometrial cancer, and studies have confirmed that obesity and the incidence of postmenopausal breast cancer are also positively correlated. The 2020 American Society oncology (ACS) Diet and Exercise Prevention Guidelines state that increased body fat is mostly due to high sugar and fat. In addition, WCRF/AICR notes that a high-sugar diet may be associated with a higher risk of developing endometrial cancer. Although sugary drinks and fried foods are loved, proper letting go is also a love for yourself.
A drunken break is not advisable
Small wine can be pleasant, drinking big worries is even more sad. Although the relationship between alcohol and cancer is not a new story, it has always failed to attract the attention of the public. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published an November 7, 2017 statement in the Journal of Clinical Oncology: Alcohol consumption is a clear risk factor for cancer. While women's breast cancer is clearly listed, reducing alcohol consumption is one of the few widely recognized ways to reduce a woman's risk of breast cancer.
Miscellaneous grains, vegetables and fruits should be kept in mind
In 2016, the mainland issued a new national dietary guideline, the first layer is cereals and potatoes and miscellaneous beans, the state encourages to eat more coarse grains, eat less refined grains, vegetable and fruit intake is also a priority choice.
The 2020 ACS noted that studies have shown that carotenoid-rich vegetables and fruits are associated with a low risk of developing aggressive breast tumors, including those with estrogen receptor-negative breasts. It has been pointed out in the literature that the risk of ovarian cancer is small if you consume omega3 and 6, flax oil, deep-sea fish oil, seaweed and other foods and vegetables rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. Phytoestrogens (mainly derived from soy products) can bind to estrogen receptors, thereby playing an antagonistic estrogen role, reducing the risk of ovarian cancer, and the soy isoflavones rich in soy products have a certain preventive effect on the recurrence of breast cancer.
The 2020 American Society oncology Diet and Exercise Cancer Prevention Guidelines recommend that healthy eating patterns should be adopted at all ages Healthy Eating as shown in the following table:
※ Healthy eating patterns include
1. Foods with high nutrient content help to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
2. Various vegetables, fiber-rich beans, etc
3. Fruit, preferably whole fruit, do not juice
※ Healthy eating patterns should be restricted or not included
1. Red meat and processed meat
2. Sweetened drinks
3. Highly processed foods or refined grain foods
※ It is best not to drink alcohol
If drinking alcohol, there is a limit, women do not drink more than 1 cup per day, men do not exceed 2 cups per day (definition of 1 cup: about 350 ml of beer or 150 ml of wine or 45 ml of high liquor, that is, about 14 g of alcohol)
Optimize your diet
In 2020, the United States released the list of the best diets, and the "Mediterranean Diet" won the crown for the second time. It is characterized by an adequate intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and the diet also includes legumes, nuts, skim milk, olive oil and some fish, as well as small amounts of red meat, salt and carbs. This dietary pattern is characterized by high protein and high unsaturated fatty acids, as well as a complex range of nutrients and bioactive phytochemicals with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and alkaline properties.
Even the top journal BMJ recommends this diet, and the article affirms its role in reducing breast cancer.
Cancer Uk Kingdom (BJC) also published a study showing that women who have long adhered to the Mediterranean diet have a 57% lower incidence of endometrial cancer, which can significantly reduce the risk of disease.
There is nothing wrong with loving to eat, precision is the focus. Adhere to the "diverse, balanced, moderate" diet principle, do not blindly hope for "anti-cancer" on a certain food, may be the recommended anti-cancer and anti-cancer diet methods. Of course, while keeping your mouth shut, don't forget to open your legs, with appropriate exercise, the combination of work and leisure is more conducive to health.
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Source of this article: Medical Community Obstetrics and Gynecology Channel
This article is written by Xu Hong
This article was reviewed: Qiu Junjun, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai
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