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"It's really unlucky, why is my son so unlucky?"
Li Fang stood in the corridor of the hospital, holding the test sheet tightly in her hand, tears overflowing from her eyes. Her son, Xiao Yu, was only 9 years old, but unfortunately he was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Every morning, Li Fang would get up early and carefully prepare all kinds of breakfast for Xiaoyu. She thinks this is an expression of love, after all, as an ordinary middle school Chinese teacher, in addition to teaching, her greatest joy is to take care of the little baby in this family.
However, one day I received a call from the hospital and learned that Xiaoyu was suffering from stomach cancer, and the whole world seemed to collapse. After a detailed consultation, the doctor reminded Li Fang that some "health foods" are not suitable for daily consumption.
"Teacher Li, I have read this breakfast list you prepared for Xiaoyu, and there are a few things in it that are not recommended to eat every day. For example, processed meats and high-sugar cereals, which can indeed increase the risk of health problems when consumed over a long period of time. The doctor patiently explained. Li Fang looked shocked, "This... Aren't these all advertised to be good for children?"
"Ads will only tell you what they want you to know. The doctor smiled and continued, "Actually, some of the chemical additives contained in processed meat, such as nitrite, may increase the risk of cancer if ingested over a long period of time." Foods high in sugar can lead to endocrine disruptions in children, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes and even early developmental problems. ”
Hearing this, Li Fang's heart was like a knife. She always thought that everything she was doing was for the good of the child, but she didn't expect that she might hurt him unintentionally.
The doctor continued, "There are a lot of parents who make the same mistake of blindly following advertising and marketing propaganda and ignoring the real scientific evidence. We need to pay more attention to the true composition of food and its long-term health effects. ”
Li Fang listened intently, and she began to realize that true care is not only about satisfying the taste buds in front of you, but also about considering the far-reaching health effects.
As the conversation progressed, the doctor also made a point that people don't usually pay attention to: "In addition to food, in fact, daily disinfectant products in the home can also be one of the causes of illness." Although it may seem unrelated to food, some powerful disinfectants used in the home contain chemicals, such as chlorine and formaldehyde, which have also been shown to increase the risk of cancer. ”
This point of view surprised Li Fang, because the family does use these powerful disinfection products all year round. On the advice of her doctor, she decided to change this practice by reducing the use of these products and using a more natural and gentle cleansing method as much as possible.
After a long conversation, although Li Fang's heart was still a little heavy, she also learned a lot of knowledge that she had never realized before. She thanked the doctor for his patient explanation and said that she would revisit her lifestyle and eating habits. Before leaving, Xiao Yu suddenly asked, "Doctor, can't you drink those biscuits and juice every day?"
The doctor smiled and replied, "Yes, Xiaoyu." In fact, many biscuits and fruit juices with packaging that say 'vitamin-rich' are also very high in sugar and additives. We can eat occasionally, but it's best to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are better for your health. How about we come up with some healthy and delicious alternatives in the future?"
Xiao Yu nodded, looking a little expectant. Li Fang also rekindled the spark of hope. Mother and son clasped hands and vowed in their hearts that they would face every challenge in the future together.
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