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Mr. Wang, 47, is an IT engineer who has developed the habit of microwaving food to save time. It only takes a few minutes for a cold meal to be "revived", which is convenient and fast.
However, a year later, Mr. Wang was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Recalling the discomforts of the past year – stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite...... Mr. Wang was remorseful, but it was too late.
"Your stomach cancer is in the middle and advanced stages." Dr. Liu of the Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery pointed to the shadow on the CT film and said, "We need to operate as soon as possible to remove the diseased tissue." "
"I usually pay attention to food hygiene, how can I get stomach cancer?" Mr. Wang muttered to himself, "Could it be related to a microwave oven?"
"You use it a lot to heat food?" Dr. Lau said.
"yes, almost every day." Mr. Wang nodded, "Isn't the microwave oven the most convenient heating tool?"
Dr. Liu sighed: "Although the microwave oven is convenient, if it is not used properly, it will become an 'invisible killer' of health. I think you've done three things wrong:
- Serve food in plastic containers for heating.
- Heated food is not reheated thoroughly.
- Reheat leftovers repeatedly.
"Long-term improper microwave use habits are likely to be one of the important causes of your stomach cancer."
Only then did Mr. Wang realize that his seemingly "smart" approach had become a "bomb" that endangered his health. So, how do you use a microwave safely? Dr Lau gives advice:
- Try to choose heat-resistant glass or porcelain for food.
- Stir well when heating food.
- Do not reheat the dish overnight.
"In addition to microwave ovens, there are some carcinogenic 'traps' in life that are easy to overlook." Dr. Liu said earnestly: "For example, barbecue and high-temperature frying will produce carcinogens such as benzopyrene; Nitrite in pickled foods is also an 'accomplice' to stomach cancer; There are also bad habits such as staying up late and overeating, which will bury hidden dangers to stomach health. "
"To prevent stomach cancer, the key is to eat a light diet and eat less pickled products; Moderate exercise to improve immunity; Regular physical examination, early detection and early treatment. "
Mr. Wang regretted that his "microwave dependence" for many years had quietly "poisoned" his health. I used to think that cancer was far away from me, but now I realize that life is full of dangers, and if you are not careful, your health will be 'hit'!"
Soon after, Mr. Wang passed away.
Mr. Wang's story is a wake-up call for everyone. In fact, with the acceleration of the pace of life, microwave ovens have become the "standard" for many families, but the health risks caused by improper use are often overlooked.
In the face of the "step-by-step" of gastric cancer, we must be vigilant, start from the details of life, and stay away from the "trap" of cancer.
To protect the stomach, start with "microwave". This must be done: choose the right "box" and strictly control the safety of food packaging; Refine the "heat" to ensure that the food is fully heated inside and outside; Avoid "staying" and avoid reheating dishes overnight.
At the same time, it is necessary to use "slow" to make it fast, and eat less high-risk foods such as barbecue and pickling; Replace meals with "transport", do more aerobic exercise, and enhance physical fitness; Take the "examination" as a mirror, regular physical examination and screening, and detect stomach diseases early.
A person's life is accompanied by the stomach. The stomach is not only the organ that digests food, but also the source of our vitality.
Let's start from now, treat the stomach in a scientific way, stay away from the "poison" of bad habits, be a wise man who can eat and live, and harvest a healthier and longer life!
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