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Li Ping is a well-known food blogger whose food exploration videos have millions of followers on short video platforms. She is known for tasting and sharing food experiences from all over the world.
However, at the peak of her career, an unexpected medical examination result plunged her into a deep panic.
The doctor told her that her intestinal condition was very unoptimistic, and if she did not change her eating habits, she would probably suffer from bowel cancer.
This news was like a bolt from the blue, which made Li Ping fall into deep self-blame and confusion. She began to think back to her eating habits over the years, especially the combinations of foods she called "delicious."
Is there really a so-called "3 meats and 2 dishes that are the favorite of bowel cancer"? The question haunted her like a mystery, lingering in her mind.
With this question in mind, Li Ping began her own "healthy eating exploration journey". She first contacted Dr. Zhang, an expert in digestive disorders.
Dr. Zhang patiently explained to Li Ping the close relationship between bowel cancer and diet.
"Li Ping, you must know that the occurrence of bowel cancer is closely related to our daily eating habits."
"According to the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer, red and processed meat products are positively associated with the risk of colorectal cancer. "
Li Ping was surprised when she heard this, "So, are the foods we often eat such as braised pork, sausages, and bacon all high-risk?" "
Dr. Zhang nodded, "That's right, these are what we call '3 meats'. Red meat contains a lot of heme iron, which produces harmful substances in the intestines and increases the risk of bowel cancer.
Processed meat products often contain additives such as nitrites, and long-term consumption can also increase the risk of cancer. "
Li Ping thought thoughtfully, "What does '2 dishes' refer to?" "
"'2 dishes' usually refer to high-temperature fried foods and grilled foods." Dr Cheung explains, "These foods are prone to the production of carcinogens such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines during high-temperature processing.
According to a study published in the Chinese Journal of Oncology in 2018, people who regularly consume these foods have a significantly increased risk of colorectal cancer. "
After listening to Dr. Zhang's explanation, Li Ping felt both shocked and guilty. She remembered that she used to eat for the sake of deliciousness, at the expense of her health.
She decided to share her experience and what she learned with her fans, hoping to raise awareness of healthy eating.
In the days that followed, Li Ping began to change her eating habits and also shared the importance of healthy eating on social platforms.
She invited Professor Wang, an expert in nutrition, to her live broadcast room to popularize healthy eating knowledge for fans.
Professor Wang stressed the importance of a balanced diet, "We should increase our intake of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
These foods are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the residence time of carcinogens in the intestines. At the same time, they also contain a lot of antioxidants, which can help prevent cancer. "
Li Ping asked curiously, "Then how should we cook food to be healthier?" "
Professor Wang replied, "We should try to choose low-temperature cooking methods such as steaming, boiling and stewing, and avoid high-temperature frying and grilling. In addition, it is also important to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits and less pickled foods. "
During the live broadcast, many fans said that they benefited a lot. A fan named Zhao Ming left a message saying:
"Thanks to Li Ping and Professor Wang for sharing, I have always thought that food is about big fish and meat, and now I know that healthy eating can also be delicious."
Seeing the positive feedback from fans, Li Ping felt relieved. She decided to transform her status as a food blogger into a healthy eating advocate and began to explore how to combine deliciousness and health.
In the process, Li Ping met a vegetarian chef named Master Chen. Chef Chan showed her how to make delicious dishes with vegetables and soy products.
"A lot of people think that a vegetarian diet is bland and tasteless, but it's not." "With the right cooking skills, vegetarian food can be very delicious." "
Li Ping tried a few dishes made by Chef Chen and was surprised to find that vegetarian food can be so delicious. She started adding more vegan dishes to her videos and educating fans about the benefits of vegetarianism.
As time passed, Li Ping's health began to improve. During a follow-up examination half a year later, the doctor was pleasantly surprised to find that her intestinal condition had improved significantly.
This good news has strengthened Li Ping's determination to promote healthy eating.
In order to let more people understand the importance of healthy eating, Li Ping decided to hold a large-scale healthy eating sharing session. She invited Dr. Zhang, Professor Wang and Chef Chen, as well as a number of other nutrition experts and chefs to attend.
In the sharing session, experts elaborated on the importance of healthy eating from different perspectives. Dr Teo once again highlighted the dangers of excessive consumption of red meat and processed meat products.
He cites a 2015 study published in The Lancet that showed that consuming 50 grams of processed meat products per day increased the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.
Professor Wang introduced a study published in the United States Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which found that increasing dietary fiber intake can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
She recommends that everyone consume at least 25-30 grams of dietary fiber per day.
Chef Chen presented several delicious and healthy vegetarian dishes on the spot, which opened the eyes of the audience.
He stressed that eating healthy does not mean giving up meat altogether, but rather controlling your intake in moderation while increasing the proportion of vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
The sharing session was a great success, attracting a lot of media attention and making more people aware of the importance of healthy eating. Li Ping's story has been reported by many media, and she has become a spokesperson for healthy eating.
A year later, Li Ping underwent another physical examination, and the results showed that all her indicators had returned to normal levels. Doctors praised her as a good example of how effective bowel cancer can be prevented by changing dietary habits.
Li Ping's experience tells us that food is tempting, but health is even more precious.
Her story also reminds us that the so-called "3 meats and 2 dishes that are the favorite of bowel cancer" are not groundless, but have a scientific basis. While we enjoy good food, we must always remember the importance of healthy eating.
As Li Ping writes in her new book, From Food Blogger to Health Messenger, "There is no absolute right or wrong in life, but when it comes to diet, health always comes first."
Let's work together to create a better way of life by combining delicious and healthy. "
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