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"It's not a joke to eat too much, you know?"
Dr. Li half-jokingly threw out such a sentence to his friend Zhou Jie in front of him. The two sat in the living room of Zhou Jie's house, with the autumn rain outside, and the warm lighting and warm topics inside.
Zhou Jie is an ordinary secondary school teacher, and he is always interested in health topics, especially popular science from his old friend Dr. Li. Dr. Lee is a seasoned gastroenterologist with years of clinical experience giving him an intimate understanding of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.
"I really don't know, you always say that what I eat is unhealthy, which two foods are on your blacklist again?" Zhou Jie answered suspiciously.
Dr. Li smiled and winked mischievously, "Okay, I'll tell you, but this topic may turn your eating habits upside down." He paused, and said, "Actually, it's red meat and processed meat products." ”
Zhou Jie was stunned for a moment, and then said sarcastically: "Then don't I want to become a vegetarian?" You see my favorite barbecues and sausages at every dinner. ”
"It's true that long-term high intake of red meat and processed meat products, such as sausages, hams, bacon, etc., can significantly increase the risk of bowel cancer."
Dr. Lee began to explain, "Heme iron in red meat, preservatives and additives in processed meat products, such as nitrites, may promote the formation of cancer cells. Zhou Jie frowned when he heard this: "So, you can't eat anything delicious?" ”
"It's not that you can't eat it, but you have to eat it in moderation. Our eating habits have a big impact on our health. "Processed meat has been classified by the World Health Organization as a Class 1 carcinogen on the same level as tobacco and asbestos. Red meat, on the other hand, is considered a potential carcinogen and falls under the secondary classification. ”
Zhou Jie shook his head and said that it was difficult to accept this reality, but he also knew that what Dr. Li said was the truth and there was no doubt about it.
"So how do I adjust my diet?" Zhou Jie asked. "First of all, it is recommended to gradually reduce the intake of red meat, no more than two to three times a week, and the intake should not exceed 100 grams each time. Reduce or avoid processed meat products as much as possible. ”
"Secondly, you should increase your intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, which are rich in fiber and help maintain gut health." Dr. Lee gave detailed instructions.
"By the way, there's another thing that's interesting, you know? In addition to food, even our lifestyles, such as lack of exercise, sitting for long periods of time, have been linked to bowel cancer. So, not only changing your diet, but also adding some daily physical activities, such as walking, swimming, and cycling, is very helpful. ”
Zhou Jie listened carefully and nodded: "It seems that health really depends on the accumulation of daily bits and pieces." ”
"Yes, a healthy lifestyle is the key to preventing many diseases." Dr. Li smiled and added, "Each of us should be responsible for our own bodies, after all, this is the capital we rely on to survive." ”
The two chatted about a lot of health tips and interesting facts about daily life, from professional medical information to daily life, and the atmosphere was both relaxed and full of learning.
Finally, Zhou Jie asked a question: "For example, if I already have some intestinal problems, such as occasional diarrhea or constipation, in this case, how should I adjust my diet and lifestyle habits?" ”
Dr. Lee replied earnestly: "In this case, first make sure to eat more dietary fiber, for example, by eating more vegetables and fruits, and whole grains are also a good choice. ”
"At the same time, maintaining adequate water intake is very important for regulating intestinal function. If the condition persists, it is best to go to the hospital for a comprehensive bowel examination to make sure there are no other underlying problems. ”
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