Many people know that smoking and alcohol will increase the risk of cancer, but it’s too early to think you could get rid of cancer even you don’t drink alcohol or smoking. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that processed meat will be classified as a carcinogen, in line with alcohol and tobacco, and let’s see the negative effect of processed meats on health.
What is Class A carcinogen?
Class A carcinogen refers to the material which is rated as the highest risk of causing cancer, common examples include asbestos, alcohol, tobacco, ultraviolet radiation, formaldehyde and dioxin, etc. International Cancer Research Center analyzed a total of more than 800 research reports over the past few decades on eating meat and processed meat and cancer risk, and the final decision is that processed meat being classified as Class A carcinogen, red meat (cattle, pigs, sheep, etc. ) were classified as level 2 A carcinogen.
Does it mean that I need to quit processed meat entirely?
Processed meats, likes sausages, ham, luncheon meat, grilled patty, smoked salmon and others, refers to the meats being processed including pickling, curling, fermentation, smoked or otherwise to enhance the flavor or increase the shelf life of the food, during the process there will be formation of carcinogenic N- Asia nitro compounds (NOC) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). According to WHO’s data, deaths caused by consumption of processed meat each year reach around 34,000 people, and they are mainly colon and colorectal cancer. As long as the daily consumption reaches around 50 grams of processed meat, that is, about half a sausage or two slices of bacon, risk of developing colorectal cancer will increase by 18%. Although this type of food is rated as a carcinogen, we do not need to panic too much, and it’s not necessary to put processed meat into "blacklist". In fact, frequency of such consumption is the key to decide whether the food is carcinogenic, as long as maintaining the consumption balance will have no significant effect on cancer rate.
Tips against cancer
It’s not difficult to reduce the risk of cancer, let’s observe the following tips!
1. Consume more fiber-rich and colorful food
It is recommended that consume a variety of whole grains and legumes daily will increase the amount of fiber to help drain away toxins and waste. Also, a person should have at least five portions of colored fruits and vegetables daily, such as pumpkin & papaya that in orange; strawberries & tomatoes that in red; onion & garlic that in white; blueberries & eggplant that in purple blue; all dark green vegetables and a variety of antioxidants to maintain healthy cells
2. Reduce consumption of red meat and processed meat
Daily consumption of less than 100 grams of red meat (cattle, pigs, sheep), consume more low fat white meat (chicken, fish) instead, intake more dairy products, eggs and soy to ensure protein intake; and have only 1-2 times of processed meat per month and consume less than 50 grams every time
3. Stay away from alcohol and tobacco, including second-hand smoke
4. Regularly colon check
Recommended for people aged 50 or above; and who have a family history of colorectal cancer, or has been suffering from intestinal polyps, do a fecal occult blood test every 5 year and once a year for colon endoscopy
Here to introduce a healthy & delicious snack that suitable for parties
Colorful Pizza (8 blocks)
| Ingredients | 2 pieces of whole wheat bread, corn kernels 30 grams, ½ stripes of cucumber, a tomato, ¼ onion, peeled chicken thigh meat 40 grams, 60 grams of shredded mozzarella cheese, salt and black pepper, a little olive oil |
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Source: World Health Organization, International Agency for Research on Cancer