“Working age” is the age that needs protein-rich, complete nutrition. To strengthen the body to have energy ready to fight every day But if someone does not eat all 5 food groups and likes to eatRed meat” And “processed food” Very often, be careful! Because these foods will increase the risk of getting sick”colon cancer” 32% more
But don’t get me wrong! We don’t 100% recommend giving up red meat altogether, as our body still needs animal protein. To strengthen the wear and tear of the body that deteriorates with age as well as reduce the risk of cancer It’s not just a balanced diet. but it must also be accompanied by regular exercise
- Why do processed foods (bacon, sausage, ham, salami) and red meat (cow, pork, lamb) increase colon cancer risk?
This story has answers from research from the UK. which was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology (2019 report; New information update in 2021) The research team studied on the topic “People who ate an average of 76 grams of red and processed meat per day, or about 3 slices of ham (moderate), were at higher risk of developing heart disease.colon cancerincrease or not? This is close to the average daily intake of people in the UK.
The research team looked at and analyzed data from over 500,000 UK ‘workers’ over the past seven years. eat red meat and processed foods even with moderate consumption (not eaten in large quantities) there is a risk ofcolon cancer a 32% increase compared to those who ate less than 11 grams of processed foods and red meat per day
- processed food The “exact cause” of cancer
Scientific evidence that red meat and processed foods have been linked to “carcinogens” is a body of knowledge that was discovered a long time ago. But in recent years, a growing body of evidence has been emerging. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported strong research evidence stating:
processed meat The “exact cause” of cancer (or group 1 carcinogens) which is the same group of carcinogens contained in “Cigarettes and alcohol”
while Red meat is a “probable cause” of cancer. (or group 2a carcinogens) which is the same group as the night shift/little rest behavior
Researchers have found that three chemicals in processed foods and red meat have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack. “Colon cancer” as a chemical that occurs naturally in meat. And found the presence of chemicals during processing or cooking, including
- Haem: It is a pigment found in red meat such as beef, lamb and pork.
- Nitrates, Nitrites : A substance that is commonly added to processed foods to give them a pinkish-red color and keep them fresher longer.
- Heterocyclic amines, Polycyclic amines : It occurs when cooking processed foods and red meat at high temperatures.
These 3 chemicals will destroy human intestinal wall cells. damage intestinal skin cells when cells are often damaged accumulated for a long time Will increase the risk of cancer cells.
- How to reduce the amount of processed foods adjust your eating to balance
Professor Tim Key, head of the latter research group and deputy director of the Cancer Epidemiology Unit. of Oxford University, said that while reducing consumption of red meat and processed foods may produce less results than quitting smoking. But it is still important that consumers are careful when eating these foods.
Researchers offer advice on how to reduce your consumption of red meat and processed foods. that working age can apply in daily life as follows
1. Choose one day a week. Set a day to refrain from eating meat and processed foods. to control their consumption less
2. Find new recipes that use fresh chicken or fish. Substitute red meat (beef, lamb, pork) or substitute processed foods.
3. Replace some or all of the meat in your regular diet with legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, etc.
4. Try making a Veg Pledge or committing to eating vegan for a certain amount of time, such as committing to eat only vegetarian food for a month to explore other food options. that does not use meat as an ingredient and explore health changes
5. Reduce the portion of cooked red meat or processed foods that you like to eat, for example, normally eating 3 sausages a day, reduce it to 1 piece a day or cut out some red meat and replace it with vegetables.
Another important thing to know is switching to more expensive processed meats. Or opt for organic red meat. It doesn’t make you less at risk for cancer. The best way to reduce your risk of cancer is to reduce your consumption of all types of processed meat and red meat.
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refer : Cancer Research UK1, Cancer Research UK2, Cancer Council, Pokrath Hansasuta, Mom
