In our daily diet, tea eggs can be described as a common and delicious food. However, excessive consumption of tea eggs can pose health risks.
Mr. Li is a 50-year-old white-collar worker in a company who is usually busy with work and does not have much time to take care of his own food. For convenience, he developed the habit of eating tea eggs every day, at least two a day. Gradually, he found that he had some abnormal intestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea, blood in the stool, etc., but due to his busy work, he did not pay attention to it.
Until one day, Mr. Li's son, Xiao Li, also had similar symptoms. Only then did the husband and wife realize the seriousness of the matter and hurriedly took their son to the hospital for examination. After a series of examinations, the doctor diagnosed Xiao Li with rectal cancer, and Mr. Li's condition was not optimistic, and he was also diagnosed with rectal cancer at an early stage.
Hearing the news, Mr. Li's wife was devastated. Recalling her husband and son's past eating habits, she blamed herself and said, "It's all my fault, it's my failure to pay attention to their healthy diet, which led to this result." "
The doctor comforted Mrs. Li and gave them a detailed explanation.
Doctors note that excessive consumption of tea eggs may increase the risk of rectal cancer. Tea contains tannic acid, which can combine with iron in food to form a complex that is not easily absorbed by the body, which may lead to iron deficiency in the long term, and iron deficiency is associated with the occurrence of rectal cancer.
In addition, in the process of making tea eggs, a large number of seasonings are often added, such as soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, etc. Substances such as nitrites and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in these seasonings may also be converted into carcinogens in the body, irritating the intestinal mucosa and increasing the risk of cancer.
The doctor advised Mr. Li and Xiao Li to undergo surgery and treatment as soon as possible, and at the same time pay attention to adjusting their eating habits and reducing the intake of high-risk foods such as tea leaves and eggs. After listening to the doctor's words, Mrs. Li felt deeply guilty and self-blamed, and said that she must fully cooperate with the treatment and readjust the diet of her family.
Although tea eggs are delicious, excessive consumption may indeed bring hidden health risks. Apart from tea eggs, some other common foods may also increase the risk of rectal cancer, such as red meat, pickled foods, refined grains, etc.
Therefore, we should pay attention to the diversity and balance of food in our daily diet, and avoid picky eating and overeating. At the same time, it is necessary to develop the habit of regular physical examinations, detect abnormal changes in the body in time, and do not wait until the condition worsens to regret it.
To prevent rectal cancer, in addition to dietary conditioning, we should also pay attention to the following points:
1. Eat more fruits and vegetables and supplement dietary fiber: Dietary fiber helps promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the contact time between carcinogens and the intestinal mucosa.
2. Moderate exercise to control weight: Obesity increases the risk of rectal cancer, and consistent moderate exercise can help maintain a healthy weight.
3. Quit smoking and limit alcohol to stay away from carcinogens: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are both high-risk factors for rectal cancer and should be resolutely avoided.
4. Regular screening, early detection and early treatment: For high-risk groups, such as those over 50 years old and those with a family history of bowel cancer, regular colonoscopy and other screenings should be carried out for early detection and treatment.
Healthy eating habits and lifestyle are key to disease prevention. Let's take care of our own health from now on, take responsibility for the health of our families, and create a healthy and happy life together!
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