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Chinese medicine practitioners remind you that you do not need to spend a lot of money to prevent cancer, but do not develop harmful habits to save money, such as improper storage of dishes overnight, exposure to oily smoke, processed meat, and cheap hair dye.
faceinflation In times of inflation, many people want to save money, but at the same time it also poses a threat to health. “This dish was cooked yesterday. Just reheat it. It would be too wasteful to throw it away.” “Simply turn on the range hood while cooking to save some electricity.” Traditional Chinese medicine doctors said that many people are budget-conscious in life, but because of saving money and trouble, they may neglect food safety and health management.
Zhou Zonghan, a Chinese medicine practitioner at the Yi Ming Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, said cancer prevention does not need to cost a lot of money. What’s really important is to avoid accumulating unhealthy eating and living habits over a long period of time just to save a little money. They sorted out 9 common behaviors of “saving in the wrong place” and reminded the public to double-check them.
It is not necessary that overnight dishes cause cancer, the main thing is in the way of their storage. If cooked food is left at room temperature for a long time, bacteria can easily grow. It should be refrigerated and eaten as soon as possible; If its taste has changed or gone bad, do not continue eating it for fear of spoiling it.
To save electricity, some people close the range hood immediately after cooking, but cooking smoke will not disappear immediately. Prolonged exposure to cooking fumes can increase health risks. It is recommended to turn on the range hood before cooking, keep it on for a while after cooking, and maintain indoor ventilation.
Processed meat is convenient and sustainable, but it is not suitable for long-term consumption in large quantities. The link between processed meat and colorectal cancer is fully supported by research. It is not advisable to consume large amounts of processed meat every day just because it is cheap and easy to store.
Many people think that throwing away frying oil is a waste, but they ignore that the oil will gradually deteriorate after heating at high temperatures for a long time. It is recommended to reduce the frequency of frying and avoid using oil in the same pot at high temperatures for a long time.
Starchy foods can produce acrylamide when cooked at high temperatures. Current human studies have not confirmed that common dietary exposures will directly cause cancer. However, it is still advisable to avoid frying toast and bread until they burn, and it is better to keep them golden brown.
Some plasticizers have endocrine disrupting effects and may affect reproduction and development. The public should use according to container contents and heat-resistant labels. Do not use heat-resistant plastic containers to store hot soup or microwave it directly. They should also timely replace deformed or old containers. However, normal use of qualified containers does not necessarily pose a health risk, so there is no need to panic.
