“Working age” is the age that needs a lot of protein and 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 do not 100% recommend giving up red meat completely, as our bodies still need animal protein. In order to strengthen the wear and tear in the body which deteriorates with age as well as reducing the risk of cancer It is not just a balanced diet. but it must also be coupled with regular exercise
- Why does processed food (bacon, sausage, ham, salami) and red meat (cow, pork, lamb) increase the risk of colon cancer?
This story has answers from UK research. published in the International Journal of Epidemiology (Report from 2019; Update new information in 2021) The research team has studied on the subject “People who ate an average of 76 grams of red and processed meat a day, or about 3 slices of ham (moderate), were at greater 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 surveyed and analyzed data from more than 500,000 ‘working people’ in the UK over the past seven years. eating 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 food and red meat a day
- processed food the “Exact Cause” of cancer
scientific evidence that red meat and processed foods are linked to “carcinogens” is a body of knowledge that was discovered a long time ago. But over recent years a growing body of evidence is emerging. In 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported strong research evidence stating:
processed meat “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 with night shift behavior / little rest
The researchers found that three chemicals in processed foods and red meat were linked to an increased risk of heart attack. “Colon cancer” as a chemical found naturally in meat. And find the occurrence of chemicals during processing or cooking, including
- Hem: It is a pigment found in red meat such as beef, lamb, and pork.
- Nitrates, Nitrates : A substance commonly added to processed foods to give them a pinkish red color and keep them fresh longer.
- Heterocyclic amines, polycyclic amines: It occurs when cooking processed foods and red meat at high temperatures.
These 3 chemicals will destroy the cells in the human intestinal wall. damage intestinal skin cells when cells are often damaged accumulate for a long time It will increase the risk of cancer cells.
- How to reduce the amount of processed food adjust eating to balance
Professor Tim Key, head of the latest research team and deputy director of the Cancer Epidemiology Unit. from the University of Oxford, although reducing the consumption of red meat and processed foods may lead to fewer results than quitting smoking But it is still important that consumers are careful when eating these foods.
The researchers offer advice on how to reduce your consumption of red meat and processed foods. that working age can be relevant in everyday life as follows
1. Choose one day each week. Set a day to abstain from eating meat and processed food. to control their use of less
2. Find new recipes that use fresh chicken or fish Substitute red meat (beef, lamb, pork) or replace processed foods.
3. Replace some or all of the meat in your normal diet with legumes such as lentils, chickpeas, etc.
4. Try making a Veg Pledge or making a commitment to eat vegan for a set period of time, such as making a commitment 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 amount of cooked red meat or processed foods you like to eat, for example, from usually eating 3 sausages a day, reduce it to 1 piece a day or cut out red meat out and put vegetables in its place.
Another important thing to know is the switch to more expensive processed meats. Or choose organic red meat. It does not make you less likely to get 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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References : Cancer Research UK1, Cancer Research UK2, Cancer Council, Pokrath Hansasuta, Mame
