In addition to genetic and environmental factors, the occurrence of cancer is also closely related to lifestyle Xi. Some seemingly money-saving Xi can actually be the culprit of cancer.
Peace of mind: Eat highly processed foods
Some people don't like to cook for peace of mind, and often buy ready-to-eat highly processed foods, such as sausages, burgers, instant noodles, pizza, lo-mei, etc. These foods are often high in sugar, salt, or fat, and have a short shelf life, requiring the addition of large amounts of preservatives and thickeners.
Preservatives and thickeners in highly processed foods can have negative effects on human health. For example, nitrite used in some sausages and cooked foods is thought to be linked to the development of colon cancer. High salt intake increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke, while high sugar intake is associated with obesity, diabetes, and certain cancers.
To maintain good health, one should try to avoid eating too many highly processed foods and instead choose fresh, natural ingredients for cooking. A healthy eating Xi should include vegetables, fruits, whole grains, healthy proteins, and moderate amounts of healthy fats.
Save food: Eat leftovers often
Many people are Xi to cook more, the portion is very large, one or even several meals can not be eaten, and then repeatedly reheat and continue to eat until they are finished.
A family of three in Jiangsu has been diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. After questioning and analysis, the doctor believed that it was related to the long-term consumption of leftovers by the whole family.
The refrigerator is neither a safe nor a sterilizer, and leftovers, especially leftover leafy greens, have a high nitrite content. If consumed for a long time, nitrite can accumulate in the body, and accumulating to a certain level can increase the risk of cancer of the digestive tract.
Meals can be eaten at intervals, but try to avoid eating them overnight. In addition, vegetables that have been stored for long periods of time and reheated repeatedly can lead to nutrient loss. Therefore, when cooking, it is important to estimate the portion size reasonably, do not cook too much, try to eat every meal, and try not to leave vegetables, especially leafy greens, behind.
Save money: Buy expired or stale fruits and vegetables
Some people buy stale fruits and vegetables that are heavily discounted and not fresh in order to save money, and often buy a lot at once, resulting in a short period of time that they cannot be consumed.
Some of these fruits and vegetables have partially rotted, while others have slowly become moldy and rotten during storage. In order not to waste, many people cut off the rotten parts and continue to eat them.
However, once food becomes moldy, mold, bacteria, and toxins may also be present in the parts that are not moldy. Long-term consumption of rotten, spoiled, moldy food causes great damage to the liver and may increase the risk of liver cancer.
For fruits and vegetables, be sure to buy fresh ingredients and never eat them again if the food has gone bad.
Fuel saving: Avoid consuming leftover oil and water
Some people mix leftover vegetable soup with rice or porridge to save cooking oil. Some people have developed the Xi of "wiping the pot", wiping the oil residue in the pot with rice or steamed buns after stir-frying to make full use of the oil and water.
However, such an approach can lead to a significant increase in the energy density of staple foods. In the long term, it may increase the risk of hyperlipidemia.
In addition, vegetable soups are usually high in oil and salt.
Therefore, soaking rice in broth or vegetable broth carries a risk of high oil and salt intake. In addition, it is easy to inadvertently consume too many calories when eating soup and rice, which leads to obesity.
Obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases. Research by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has shown that obesity is closely related to 13 types of cancer, including breast cancer (postmenopausal), colon cancer, and endometrial cancer.
Therefore, in order to maintain health, we should avoid consuming leftover oil and water and minimize oil intake. When cooking, control the amount of cooking oil used in an appropriate amount to avoid remaining oil and water. At the same time, we should choose the ingredients reasonably and pay attention to the balance and diversity of the diet.
Power saving: Reasonable use of range hoods
In order to save money on electricity bills, some people will turn off the range hood after stir-frying, but this practice may bring some potential health hazards.
Cooking fumes in the kitchen contain harmful substances such as aldehydes, ketones, and acids, and long-term exposure to these substances may cause minor discomforts such as loss of appetite, dizziness, and nausea, and in severe cases, symptoms such as headaches, chest tightness, and tinnitus.
In addition, long-term inhalation of carcinogens such as benzopyrene and dinitrophenol in kitchen fumes may increase the risk of lung cancer.
In order to use the range hood reasonably, you should develop the Xi of opening early and closing late. Turn on the range hood before you start cooking so that the resulting fumes can be removed in time.
After frying, the range hood should continue to run for 3~5 minutes to ensure that the fumes in the air are completely discharged. At the same time, try to open the kitchen window during the cooking process to increase air circulation.
Labor-saving: Avoid sitting for long periods of time without exercise
Sitting for long periods of time can lead to a variety of health problems and is potentially carcinogenic. Conversely, moderate exercise and avoiding prolonged periods of sitting can significantly reduce the risk of breast, endometrial, liver, kidney, and colon cancers.
If possible, other forms of exercise may be chosen. The average adult walks 6000~10000 steps a day, in a brisk way, walking continuously for 30~40 minutes a day, accumulating more than 200 minutes per week, and striving to achieve 300 minutes of exercise time. Of course, for people with special diseases, exercise should be carried out according to the doctor's advice.
Walking can not only prevent cancer and exercise, but also breathe fresh air, regulate eyesight, improve mood, and have many benefits.
Therefore, we should try to minimize the situation of sedentary life for a long time, and participate in moderate exercises, such as walking, jogging, fitness, etc., to promote physical health and prevent the occurrence of diseases. At the same time, you can also choose small changes in daily life such as stairs instead of elevators, walking instead of driving, etc., to increase the amount of physical activity.