Is cancer caused by our diet? Some doctors and nurses pointed out that many cancers are related to diet and can be prevented. There are six common dietary and lifestyle habits that are carcinogenic factors. According to research in the United States and Singapore, drinking one type of beverage three times a week increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by 80%.
The six types of cancer-related to diet are as follows: Colorectal cancer: processed meat Liver cancer: aflatoxin Stomach cancer: salt Lung cancer: smoking Oral cancer: smoking, alcohol, betel nut Pancreatic cancer: sugary drinks
Some people believe that miso can be used for health and longevity, and that eating kimchi can make skin more beautiful, but she pointed out that this idea is wrong. She pointed out that Japan and South Korea are among the top three countries in the world for stomach cancer, and the carcinogenic factors are related to miso soup and kimchi.
In addition, if patients with hepatitis B or C do not eat foods containing aflatoxin, their chances of developing liver cancer will be reduced. She shared a case in which a patient with kidney disease had renal dysfunction, but he liked to eat pickled foods containing aflatoxins, such as fermented bean curd and bean paste, which resulted in cirrhosis.
According to research in the United States and Singapore, drinking sugary drinks three times a week increases the risk of pancreatic cancer by up to 80%. Eating too much red processed meat, red meat, and stale vegetables will increase the risk of colorectal cancer. High-salt foods directly damage the gastric mucosa, so they are also very dangerous.