There are more than 2,000 cases of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong every year. According to the Department of Health, the incidence of colorectal cancer ranks second in the cancer rankings, and the mortality rate ranks second among all cancers. Data show that in recent years, Cases of colorectal cancer in Hong Kong are on the rise.
In fact, "Health 2.0" also mentioned that about 70% of people between 35 and 45 years of age often feel indigestion and constipation, and after 50 years of age, if they do not take good care of and improve intestinal health, they will be prone to intestinal Dao meat, continue to increase in age or may evolve into colorectal cancer.
Check your bowel age!
The program quotes the "Intestinal Age Test Sheet" published by Dr. Yoshino Keno, the director of the Japanese Microbiological Function Analysis Laboratory.
Most modern people are "below 4"
According to Fan Quanshan of the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Diseases of Zhangji, most modern people are mostly "below 4". Because of the stress of modern life, eating less dietary fiber-containing foods, eating too many processed foods, irregular meals and overeating, it greatly affects intestinal health.
Aging constipation can cause cancer
If the stool is accumulated in the intestine for a long time, it may be decomposed by bacteria and produce harmful substances, or it may be more likely to become cancerous; in addition, the accumulation of stool causes an increase in intra-abdominal pressure, forming a large intestinal diverticulum, and producing a flesh (stained meat is the colorectal cancer) source).
Daily life and eating habits improve intestinal health.
1. Reduce drinking sugary drinks
Sugary drinks will increase intestinal bad bacteria, because the sugar will be fermented directly in the intestine, which will increase the bad bacteria, and sugary drinks have high calories, and can cause metabolic syndrome, which will affect the liver and gallbladder organs, making the digestive tract prone to problems .
2. Reduce consumption of processed and high-fat foods
Processed, high-fat foods will destroy good bacteria in the intestines and promote the growth of harmful bacteria.
3. slow down the speed of eating
Chewing food thoroughly and slowing down the speed of eating will help to promote digestion and absorb nutrients.
4. Keep moisture
Drinking a lot of water is good for the balance of intestinal mucosa and good bacteria in the intestine.
5. Maintain adequate sleep
Insufficient sleep time and quality will have a serious impact on intestinal health, should have at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night.
6. Appropriate relief
The intestine is an autonomous nervous system. If affected by pressure, the parasympathetic nerves will also be disrupted, resulting in unhealthy intestines. Some methods of reducing stress include meditation, walking, reducing caffeine intake, and yoga.
Foods that promote gut health
1. Probiotics
2. High fiber food
Beans, peas, oats, bananas, berries, asparagus, leeks, etc.
4. Food containing dietary fiber
Cereals: whole wheat bread, red rice, oatmeal
Vegetables: kale, broccoli, spinach
Rhizome: potatoes, sweet potatoes
Beans: chickpeas, red kidney beans, soy beans, red beans
Mushroom algae: straw mushroom, winter mushroom, mushroom, snow ear, cloud ear
Fruits: orange, grapefruit, dried prunes
Others: sesame, almond, cashew, peanut
By:Diana