Aunt Li, a middle-aged woman in her early fifties, was standing in the bustling vegetable market, her eyes wandering from stall to stall, looking for ingredients for today's dinner. (Editor: Lubei)
Her gaze was finally locked on a pile of fresh, watery turnips. "Boss, how do you sell this radish?" Aunt Li asked about the price while selecting the radish.
At this moment, Lao Wang next to him came over and said mysteriously: "Hey, Aunt Li, you have to pay attention, I heard that this radish and egg are 'nodule catalysts', it's not good to eat too much!"
When Aunt Li heard this, she "chuckled" in her heart, and the radish in her hand almost didn't hold it steady. She looked back at Lao Wang and asked with some uncertainty, "Really, I eat these every day." ”
Lao Wang saw that Aunt Li was interested, so he continued to add oil and vinegar: "It's true! I also heard from experts, there are so many people with nodules and cancer now, you should pay more attention!"
After saying that, he also deliberately shook the mobile phone in his hand, as if there was conclusive evidence there.
In recent years, there have been many rumors about the relationship between food, nodules, and cancer. Among them, the claim that radish and egg are considered to be "nodule catalysts" is particularly interesting.
But what are the facts? We need to look at this issue scientifically.
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Radish is a common vegetable that is rich in nutrients and contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that radish has the effects of clearing away heat and generating Jin, cooling blood and stopping bleeding, widening the lower qi, eliminating food and dissolving stagnation, appetizing and strengthening the spleen, and smoothing the qi and dissolving phlegm.
The "Compendium of Materia Medica" also mentions that radish can "greatly reduce qi, eliminate grains, and neutralize and remove evil heat".
The glucosinolate contained in radish can be converted into thiocyanate in the body, which has the effect of inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
However, to produce this inhibitory effect, it is necessary to consume a large amount of glucosinolate, and certain conditions must also be met, such as iodine deficiency, goiter, etc.
The content of glucosinolate in the radish we eat daily is not high, which is far from inhibiting the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Therefore, you don't have to worry about eating radishes to develop nodules.
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Eggs are a nutritious food that contains high-quality proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, among others.
Among them, the cholesterol content in egg yolk is higher, which is why many people are worried that eating eggs will cause nodules.
However, cholesterol is one of the essential nutrients for the human body, it is involved in the formation of cell membranes, and it is also a raw material for the synthesis of bile acids, vitamin D and steroid hormones.
There are two sources of cholesterol in the human body: one is endogenous, which is synthesized by the liver, accounting for 70%-80%, and the other is exogenous, which is ingested by food, accounting for 20%-30%.
Therefore, even if we do not eat eggs, the liver will synthesize enough cholesterol for the body to use.
Moreover, cholesterol can be good and bad. HDL cholesterol is the "good cholesterol" that transports cholesterol from extrahepatic tissues to the liver for metabolism, thereby lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood;
LDL cholesterol, on the other hand, is "bad cholesterol" that tends to be deposited on the walls of blood vessels, forming atherosclerotic plaques.
Therefore, we cannot generalize that cholesterol is all bad.
As for the relationship between eggs and nodules, there is no conclusive evidence that eating eggs will cause nodules.
The formation of nodules is related to a variety of factors, including genetics, environment, lifestyle habits, etc. Therefore, we don't have to refuse to eat eggs because we are worried about growing nodules.
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So, what are the foods that really need our vigilance? According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and modern medical research, the following three types of foods should be eaten sparingly:
Fried foods:
Fried food is high in calories and fat content, and long-term consumption can easily lead to obesity, hyperlipidemia and other problems.
Moreover, fried foods may produce carcinogens at high temperatures, increasing the risk of cancer. Therefore, we should try to eat less fried foods such as fried chicken, french fries, etc.
Barbecue food:
Barbecued foods may produce carcinogens such as benzopyrene during the roasting process, and barbecued foods tend to be high in salt, which is easy to irritate the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and increase the risk of gastrointestinal diseases.
Therefore, we should try to eat less barbecued foods such as kebabs, grilled fish, etc.
Processed meats:
Processed meat refers to meat products that have been cured, smoked, fermented and other processes, such as bacon, sausages, ham, etc.
These foods may produce harmful substances such as nitrite during processing, increasing the risk of cancer.
Moreover, processed meats tend to be high in salt, which can easily lead to problems such as high blood pressure. Therefore, we should try to eat as little processed meat as possible.
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To prevent nodules and cancer, we should eat scientifically. Specifically, you can start from the following aspects:
Balanced diet: Consume an appropriate amount of cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits, meat, eggs, milk, beans and other foods every day to ensure a balanced nutrition.
Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables: Fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which can help boost immunity and prevent disease.
Moderate intake of high-quality protein: Foods rich in high-quality protein, such as fish, poultry, meat, eggs, and milk, can help maintain healthy muscles, bones, and immune systems.
Control fat and sugar intake: Moderate intake of fat and sugar can help provide energy, but excessive intake can easily lead to obesity, high blood lipids and other problems.
Light diet: A light diet with less oil, less salt, less sugar, and less spicy can help protect the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract and prevent gastrointestinal diseases.
In conclusion, scientific diet is one of the important measures to prevent nodules and cancer.
We should eat a balanced diet, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, moderate intake of high-quality protein, control fat and sugar intake, and eat a light diet.
At the same time, it is also necessary to maintain good living habits and mentality, regular physical examinations, and timely detection and treatment of potential health problems.
Only in this way can we stay away from diseases and enjoy a healthy life!