“The Truth About Vegetarian Diets: Myth Busted – Increased Cancer Risk and Unhealthy Eating Habits”
2023-05-12 23:03:05
Vegetarian diet is not absolutely healthy diet
A vegetarian diet is not necessarily healthier, and may even increase the risk of cancer. Some doctors pointed out that a vegetarian diet is not absolutely healthy, nor can it guarantee that you will not get cancer. If you eat too much of the 3 types of unhealthy vegetables and lack of exercise on weekdays, you may increase the risk of kidney cancer and stomach cancer.
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Intensive care doctor Huang XuanzaiFacebook pageAccording to the article, a cancer patient who has been a vegetarian for a long time once asked him why he didn’t make his body healthier after adopting a vegetarian diet? He explained that although vegetarians eat more vegetables, fruits and whole grains, which are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, which are good for their health, vegetarians tend to ignore other disadvantages, such as excessive intake of carbohydrates, Vegetarianism leads to unbalanced nutrition, and some vegetarians even think that vegetarianism is healthy enough, so they lack exercise, and these factors will have adverse effects on health.
Dr. Huang Xuan also pointed out that there are 3 types of vegetables that are likely to damage the health of the body:
1. High-fat vegetables
These include foods like nuts, seeds, vegetable oils, and avocados.
Although these foods are mainly unsaturated fats, which are good for cardiovascular health, if you consume too much fat and store it in your body, it will accumulate into visceral fat. Excessive visceral fat will cause the body to produce inflammatory substances and increase the risk of cardiovascular disease .
Excess body fat can also affect endocrine, obstruct insulin delivery, cause insulin resistance, and increase the risk of diabetes.
2. High-salt vegetables
Pickled vegetables generally contain higher salt and nitrite.
Excessive salt intake can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and kidney disease; nitrite is a carcinogen, and long-term excessive intake can increase the risk of stomach cancer and bladder cancer.
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3. High-calorie vegetables
High-calorie foods usually refer to foods that contain a lot of carbohydrates and fat, such as candy, pastries, and French fries.
Regular consumption of high-calorie vegetarian foods can lead to weight gain, which greatly increases the risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Vegetarians tend to ignore obesity and increase the risk of cancer and heart disease
Dr. Huang Xuan said that vegetarians are more likely to be overweight. He also pointed out that most cancers are directly related to being overweight. For example, the probability of breast cancer in obese people is 1.5 times that of non-obese people; the probability of endometrial cancer is 2 to 4 times that of non-obese people; Stomach cancer is twice as likely as non-obese people; esophageal cancer is twice as likely as non-obese people; kidney cancer is 2-4 times more likely than non-obese people.
In addition, abdominal obesity is also a high risk factor for heart disease, according to the European Society of Cardiology. In addition, if compared with people who exercise regularly, people who lack exercise are more likely to have cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, which will also slow down metabolism and lower immunity.
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[Same Field Gayon]Recommend 12 kinds of strongest anti-cancer foods to prevent colon cancer, breast cancer and gastric cancer
1. Broccoli↓Colorectal cancer
Broccoli is rich in sulforaphane. Sulforaphane is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables. An analysis of 35 studies found that eating more cruciferous vegetables was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
How to eat: Eat broccoli at least 3-5 times a week to help gut health.
2. Carrot↓26% stomach cancer, 18% prostate cancer, lung cancer
The higher the intake of carrots, the risk of prostate cancer is reduced by 18%. In addition, smokers should pay more attention to the intake of carrots.
How to eat: Carrots are often added to dishes for cooking to increase intake.
3. Beans↓Colorectal cancer
Beans are rich in dietary fiber
How to eat: Eat beans at least once a day to help gut health.
4. Berries↓Colorectal cancer, oral cancer, esophageal cancer
How to eat: Eat 1-2 servings of berries every day to enhance the body’s antioxidant capacity.
5. Nuts↓Colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, endometrial cancer
The study followed 30,708 participants over 30 years and found that frequent nut consumption was associated with a lower risk of colorectal, pancreatic and endometrial cancers.
How to eat: Eat 1 serving of nuts a day
6. Olive oil↓Digestive system cancer, breast cancer
A study of cancer rates in 28 countries around the world found that areas with higher olive oil intake had lower rates of colorectal cancer.
How to eat: as a salad dressing, or as cooking oil
7. Turmeric ↓ colorectal cancer
Curcumin in Turmeric Helps Fight Inflammation
How to eat: 1-3 grams of turmeric powder per day
8. Citrus fruit v digestive tract cancer, upper respiratory tract cancer, pancreatic cancer
Citrus fruits can reduce the risk of stomach cancer by 28%
How to eat: At least 3 servings of citrus fruits per week (1 serving is 1 orange or 1 orange)
9. Flaxseed↓Breast cancer, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer
Flaxseeds are rich in fiber and heart-healthy fats
How to eat: 10 grams per day
10. Tomato ↓ Prostate Cancer
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene
How to eat: Eat 1 large tomato or 20 small tomatoes every day
11. Garlic ↓ stomach cancer, prostate cancer
Garlic is rich in allicin. A study of 543,220 participants found that those who ate a lot of allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions, leeks and shallots, had a lower risk of stomach cancer than those who ate very little of allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions, leeks and shallots.
How to eat: 2-5 grams (about 1 clove) of fresh garlic per day
12. Fish ↓ colorectal cancer
The study of 478,040 adults found that eating more fish was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer, while red and processed meat actually increased the risk.
How to eat it: Choosing fish rich in vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and mackerel, has been linked to a lower risk of cancer.
Doing 150 minutes of exercise a week can help you live longer and stay healthy
Dr. Huang Xuan reminded that if vegetarians want to eat healthy and live a long life, it is recommended that adults do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise every week. In terms of diet, you should not rely solely on vegetarianism. You should choose low-fat, low-salt and low-calorie foods, maintain a balanced and moderate diet, and pay attention to the intake of different nutrients. Get up and walk every half hour to maintain health.
