Sister Su, 62, is most afraid of getting sick after retirement, so she pays special attention to health preservation and reads various "health cheats" on her mobile phone every day.
On this day, with a message prompt, a message popped up on Sister Su's mobile phone, and she, who was brushing the video with relish, was immediately attracted by the title of the article.
Click in and take a look, this article is called "Oxford University: Eating chicken or increasing the risk of 3 types of cancer, don't want to get cancer, quickly remove chicken from the table!!! article.
This article clearly pointed out that the study found that chicken was carcinogenic, and the words "expert" and "doctor" seemed to be well-founded and authoritative, which could not help but shock her heart.
Sister Su posted this article to the group of relatives and friends, which caused a heated discussion. Others said that this article had read similar things a few years earlier, so now the family is afraid to buy chickens to eat.
When Sister Su saw her relatives say this, she was even more worried, and quickly cleared out all the chicken in the refrigerator at home.
Chicken is obviously one of the nutritious foods, and it has been repeatedly promoted as the best substitute for red meat, how can it become a carcinogen?
First, the Oxford University study said: chicken or increase the risk of three malignant tumors
This article actually cites a study of nearly 500,000 people by academics at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom.
The study included subjects aged 37~73 in the British Biobank, with an average follow-up of 5.7 years, and found through data comparison that excessive intake of poultry meat could increase the risk of three malignant tumors.
Specific data are that if the daily intake of 30 grams of poultry meat increases, the risk of malignant melanoma, prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma is increased by 20%, 11% and 26%, respectively.
However, the researchers pointed out that the risk of eating poultry meat and three malignant tumors needs further study, and it is uncertain whether it is related to a certain carcinogen in poultry meat or the way poultry meat is cooked.
Second, whether chicken causes cancer is true or false, can chicken still be eaten?
According to the study, is chicken really too much to eat?
In this regard, Wang Silu, a senior national food inspector, said that the reported data is too one-sided and unrepresentative, and there is not enough evidence to prove that chicken will increase the occurrence of cancer.
And the report argument is too messy, not only analyzing the relationship between chicken and cancer, but also mentioning the relationship between other meat foods and cancer, and cannot point the finger at chicken.
Finally, the study is only an "observational study", and it cannot conclude that eating chicken causes cancer causation, lacks scientific basis, and is not rigorous.
In fact, chicken is a very simple, and nutritious food, chicken has high protein, low fat, low cholesterol, low calorie characteristics, is the main source of human protein, can also provide the human body with a lot of vitamins and minerals, nutritional comprehensiveness is other eggs and milk can not compare.
There is no clear conclusion about the theory that eating chicken causes cancer, so everyone can still eat it with confidence. From a nutritional point of view, proper intake of chicken is beneficial to health.
Third, these two parts of the chicken, it is recommended to eat as little as possible
When many people eat chicken, they will default to chicken heads, chicken necks, etc. can not be eaten, saying that these organs contain hormones, and eating more is not beneficial to the body.
1. Does the chicken neck have lymph?
There have been articles pointing out that there are very obvious lymph nodes on the neck of chickens, especially chickens that are killed and sold, and it is best to let the master help deal with them. But in fact, the chicken purchased in supermarkets has been processed by the factory to remove the lymph nodes, and you can eat it with confidence.
2. Chicken head arsenic?
Many people believe that chicken heads are in direct contact with the external environment and may contain toxins. In fact, chickens ingest food through the mouth of the head, but also through the gastrointestinal digestion and absorption, even if they eat toxic food, it is transformed through the liver and kidneys, and will not accumulate in the head.
So which parts are not recommended for consumption?
Chicken butt: Chicken butt not only contains a lot of fat, but also accumulates countless lymphoid tissues, lymph hidden bacteria, viruses, carcinogens and other harmful substances, although the taste Q bomb, but also not recommended to eat.
Chicken skin: The chicken skin part contains high fat and cholesterol content, which can easily lead to obesity and induce chronic diseases such as the three highs, so it is not recommended to eat too much. If you really can't afford to waste it, you can boil chicken fat with water and use it as stock.
4. How to eat chicken healthily? Keep 3 points in mind
Chicken is a good choice in terms of meal variety. So, in daily life, what aspects should be paid attention to when eating chicken healthily?
1. Eat chicken breast first
Many people may like to eat chicken legs and chicken wings, but in fact, the least fat part of chicken is chicken breast, which is preferred for weight loss people and fitness people.
2. Eat less fried chicken and roast chicken
Cooking methods such as crispy chicken, spicy chicken, and fried chicken not only lose nutrients, but also have relatively high calories, which is not conducive to health. It is best to choose a more refreshing cooking method, such as white chopped chicken and stewed chicken.
3. Eat chicken in moderation
According to the recommendations of the mainland dietary guidelines, the intake of livestock and poultry meat is 40-75 grams per day, and eating too much energy intake is too high, which is also not conducive to health.
4. Buy chickens in regular places
When buying chicken daily, it is recommended to go to a regular supermarket or a large farmer's market to avoid buying problematic chicken.
Chicken compared to other meat, is also a cheap, nutritious food, every New Year's holiday, chicken is also a "main dish" that many people can not lack on the table, how to eat chicken healthily, have you learned?
Resources:
[1] "Oxford University Study Says Poultry Increases Risk of Three Malignancies". Chinese Journal of Circulation.2019-09-11
[2] "Nutrition Experts: 7 Truths About Eating Chicken". Life Times.2015-04-18
[3] "Take this "Chicken Eating Manual" and easily get the deliciousness and nutrition of chicken". People's Network Science.2018-09-10
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