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"Shall we try that hot tomato brisket pot on the Internet today?" Wang Mingliang said to his wife, Li Fang, as he returned from the office and changed his shoes.
Wang Mingliang and Li Fang have been married for ten years and have no children, but their lives are full of fun, especially in the kitchen. Every night, no matter how tired they are, they cook together. This kind of thing seems to bring extra joy and beauty to their lives.
However, on an ordinary day last year, things started to change. Wang Ming personally took care of Li Fang for half a month, because Li Fang was diagnosed with early stomach cancer. Despite the shock, thanks to the timely discovery, the treatment plan is quite optimistic.
However, just a few months later, Wang Mingliang was also diagnosed with colon cancer. At this moment, a family is plunged into deep worry and helplessness.
"How so?" is something they don't understand. While being treated in the hospital, they carefully reflect on the possible causes. Their daily habits seem to be healthy: no smoking, no drinking, regular exercise. The only thing they have in common is their cooking habits.
After some investigation and the doctor's explanation, they begin to realize that while their cooking habits look healthy, there are some details that are overlooked in their daily cooking, and these details are the invisible killers of their health.
First of all, they often use high-temperature cooking methods, such as frying, frying, and grilling, although they make food taste better, but high-temperature processed foods are prone to the formation of carcinogens.
Second, some of the processed foods they like to use, such as cured meats and frozen foods, often contain preservatives and other chemical additives, and long-term intake also increases the risk of cancer.
In addition, the oil temperature they use when cooking is often too high. Repeatedly heated oil will produce free radicals, and long-term consumption will damage body cells and increase the risk of cancer.
In the end, they neglect the intake of vegetables and rely too much on meat, failing to achieve a balanced nutrition. Meat is good, but excessive amounts can increase the body's acidic burden, while antioxidants and fiber in vegetables and fruits can help reduce the absorption of carcinogens and speed up their excretion.
After learning this information, Wang Mingliang and Li Fang began to adjust their eating habits. They reduced the number of high-temperature cooking methods, began to use more low-temperature cooking methods such as stewing and boiling, and began to strictly control the amount of oil used, and tried to use healthy vegetable oils, such as olive oil.
Wang Mingliang and Li Fang have also increased their focus on food safety, especially in the selection of ingredients. At the same time, they began to regularly replace kitchen utensils, especially those made of plastic and non-stick materials that are prone to scratches and dirt, and switched to stainless steel and iron, as low-quality kitchenware can release harmful substances at high temperatures.
In addition, they are starting to pay more attention to the ventilation of the kitchen, as cooking fumes and gas emissions can cause respiratory damage, and long-term inhalation of such air can increase the risk of respiratory diseases and cancer. They installed a new range hood and opened the windows every time they cooked, ensuring that the kitchen had plenty of air circulation.
They recognize that a healthy lifestyle is not just about food health, but about the whole process of cooking and eating.
As the days passed, Wang Mingliang and Li Fang's lives gradually returned to peace. One night, after making dinner, they were sitting in the living room resting, and Li Fang suddenly asked, "Doctor, I heard that microwave food is not good for health, is it true?
"When it comes to microwave food, the main concern is that microwave heating may cause the destruction of certain nutrients in the food, and the use of containers that are not suitable for microwave ovens may release harmful substances," the doctor said seriously. Therefore, my advice is to try to use safe containers designed for microwave ovens and avoid plastic containers, especially those that are not labeled microwaveable. ”
"As for the food itself, try to choose fresh ingredients, adjust the time and power appropriately when microwaving, and avoid overheating to retain more nutrients. Similarly, eating microwave foods in moderation and maintaining a varied diet is also an important part of maintaining good health. ”
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