Wang Gang has been worried about his wife, Li Na's health, lately. Since last year's physical examination found that Li Na had intestinal polyps, Wang Gang has become extremely vigilant. He knows that although most intestinal polyps are benign, if not treated in time, there is a certain chance of malignant colorectal cancer.
In order to prevent cancer, Wang Gang began to learn relevant health knowledge from doctors. He learned that while China is only 18 percent of the world's population, it is responsible for nearly half of the world's cancer cases. Eating habits play an important role in this.
The doctor advised him to start with his diet and develop a healthy diet for the whole family.
Many common fruits and vegetables have been shown to prevent cancer:
Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower are rich in indoles, which can block the synthesis of carcinogens;
Lycopene is a strong antioxidant that helps to remove harmful free radicals from the body.
Garlic and onions contain large amounts of organic sulfides, such as allicin and onion, which inhibit the formation of carcinogens, activate detoxification enzymes in the body, and also induce apoptosis of cancer cells. Epidemiological studies have found that regular consumption of garlic and onions is associated with a reduced risk of several cancers;
Spinach is rich in antioxidant nutrients such as β-carotene, folic acid, and vitamin C, which help remove free radicals in the body, repair DNA damage, and protect cells from cancer. The phytochemicals in spinach, such as flavonoids, also have anti-cancer effects.
In addition to a balanced diet, regular work and rest, moderate exercise, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol, and maintaining an optimistic attitude are all effective ways to prevent cancer.
A healthy lifestyle is not achieved overnight, but as long as you persevere, you will definitely reap the health dividends.
As advocated by the World Health Organization, prevention is the priority, and prevention is more important than cure. Each of us should start from our daily routine and take practical actions to take care of the health of ourselves and our families.
At present, China is facing a severe situation of high incidence of cancer. According to statistics, in 2020, there were 4.573 million new cancer cases and 2.244 million deaths in the country. In the face of such a heavy burden of disease, in addition to improving the cancer screening and diagnosis and treatment system, it is necessary for the whole society to participate in cancer prevention.
The Importance of a Reasonable Diet:
Scientific studies have shown that more than 1/3 of cancer cases can be prevented by making unhealthy lifestyle changes. Among them, the role of dietary factors is particularly prominent. Improper dietary habits, such as high-fat, high-protein diets and lack of fruit and vegetable intake, are risk factors for many types of cancer.
On the contrary, a reasonable diet can play a protective role. Regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, etc., can significantly reduce the risk of cancer. These foods are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and a variety of phytochemicals, and have multiple health benefits such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune regulation.
However, the anti-cancer diet is not a specific "miracle food", but should be a well-balanced, meat-and-vegetarian dietary pattern. At the same time, it should be combined with a healthy lifestyle, such as avoiding smoking, moderating alcohol, exercising, and controlling weight, etc., to maximize the effect of cancer prevention.
There is no need to panic when faced with the threat of cancer, but we must not take it lightly. From now on, let each of us start with ourselves and our families to develop good habits of healthy eating and healthy living, and contribute to the prevention of cancer.
Only with the participation of the whole people can we reverse the unfavorable situation of high incidence of cancer and lay a solid foundation for building a healthy China in all respects.
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