"Eating barbecue and pickled foods for a long time will increase the risk of stomach cancer and bowel cancer, so everyone should usually eat as little as possible."
The doctor reminded the audience below several times during the lecture.
And the words that the doctor said made Sister Zhang, who was sitting in it, fall into deep thought.
56-year-old Sister Zhang, who is usually busy with work and has a fast pace of life, likes to go to a barbecue with her husband after work, or kimchi with rice.
Over the course of a year, the owner of the barbecue stall has almost become friends with her.
After the lecture, Sister Zhang returned home, always thinking about the doctor's words, and she decided to talk to her family about this issue.
"Lao Zhang, do you know? Doctors say that barbecue and pickled foods can increase the risk of stomach and bowel cancer. Sister Zhang said to her husband who was watching TV.
Lao Zhang was stunned when he heard this, and put down the remote control, "Really?" Then we'll have to eat less in the future. ”
However, it is not easy to change eating habits, and Sister Zhang found that every time it is time to get off work, the aroma of barbecue is always so tempting.
After understanding, Sister Zhang found that during the high-temperature cooking process of barbecued food, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon carcinogens, such as benzopyrene, will be produced.
After these substances enter the human body, they will have a strong irritating effect on the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract, and long-term intake will increase the risk of gastric and intestinal cancer.
According to data from a large-scale epidemiological survey, the incidence of gastric cancer is 38% higher in people who regularly consume barbecue foods than in people with a normal diet.
Pickled foods contain a large amount of nitrite, which will combine with protein breakdown products to form nitrosamines, which are strong carcinogens, and long-term consumption will also increase the risk of cancer.
Sister Zhang realized that there were indeed great health risks in her and her family's eating habits, and she decided to take the lead in changing and leading her family to a healthy lifestyle together.
Little by little, Sister Zhang tried to reduce the intake of barbecued and pickled foods, and instead ate more fresh fruits and vegetables and kept a light diet.
She learned a lot of healthy recipes online and cooked in different ways every day.
Although the family was a little uncomfortable at first, gradually they also discovered the benefits of healthy eating, and the whole person felt much more relaxed.
Sister Zhang also took the initiative to participate in various health lectures and activities to learn more about diet and health.
She found that in addition to grilled and pickled foods, fried foods and high-sugar drinks are also very harmful to health.
There are a lot of trans fatty acids in fried foods, and long-term intake will increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
After a few months, Sister Zhang found that as her eating habits gradually changed, her physical condition also improved significantly.
Sister Zhang realized that maintaining good health also requires a comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, such as moderate exercise, adequate sleep and a good attitude.
As a result, Sister Zhang often goes for walks, exercises, and often participates in various social activities, has more friends, is getting better and better, and has more smiles.
So, how do you maintain delicious and healthy eating habits in today's fast-paced life?
On weekdays, we should pay attention to choosing fresh ingredients, eat more vegetables and fruits, and also choose steaming, boiling, and stewing by changing the cooking method to reduce the production of carcinogens and harmful substances.
You can also add flavor and texture to your dishes by matching your diet wisely, for example, replacing artificial additives with natural spices and seasonings, and replacing high-salt and high-fat foods with healthy ingredients.
Develop good eating habits, eat regularly, and also understand your physical condition through regular physical examinations and health monitoring, and adjust your diet and lifestyle in time.
Through these comprehensive measures, we can enjoy delicious food while maintaining good health, and truly prevent problems before they occur.
Xiaobian has something to say: I hope everyone can pay attention to the impact of diet on health, have a good eating habits, and have a healthy and happy life.