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Seven types of foods that patients with colorectal cancer should avoid.

  Seven types of foods that patients with colorectal cancer should avoid. According to the 2007 Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) 298(7):754).  "Conclusions: Higher intake of a Western dietary pattern may be associated with a higher risk of recurrence and mortality among patients with stage III colon cancer treated with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. Further studies are needed to delineate which components of such a diet show the strongest association." The early treatment rate of colorectal cancer is very high. If it does not recur within 5 years, it means that the cancer has a chance to be cured. Therefore, patients with colorectal cancer should pay more attention to their daily diet to avoid deterioration of the disease. Seven types of foods to avoid: 1. High-sugar foods: Desserts and sugary drinks will increase the risk of intestinal inflammation. It is recommended to drink more boiled water instead of sugary drinks and eat less desserts. 2. Fried food: H...
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Can people with diabetes eat chocolate? Eating dark chocolate every day can help stabilize blood sugar.

 

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Can people with diabetes eat chocolate? Eating  dark chocolate every day can help stabilize blood sugar.

Studies have found that diabetes patients who take 25 grams of dark chocolate daily can reduce glycosylated hemoglobin, promote insulin secretion, and reduce the incidence of diabetes by 30%.

Dark chocolate is rich in minerals such as iron, magnesium and zinc. The cocoa in dark chocolate also contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which may have some health benefits.

Anti-oxidation

Dark chocolate contains several compounds with antioxidant properties, such as flavanols and polyphenols. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals and prevent oxidative stress. Oxidative stress refers to the damage caused by excessive free radicals to body cells and tissues.

Oxidative stress promotes the natural aging process. Over time, the effects of oxidative stress may also lead to the occurrence of many diseases, such as: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and ophthalmological diseases.

Cardiovascular disease risk

Regular consumption of dark chocolate may help reduce the possibility of cardiovascular disease. Some compounds in dark chocolate, especially flavanols, affect the two main risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

Blood pressure

The flavanols in dark chocolate can stimulate the body to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to dilate, thereby promoting blood flow and lowering blood pressure.

Cholesterol

Dark chocolate also contains certain compounds, such as polyphenols and theobromine, which can reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL, bad cholesterol) levels in the body and increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL, good cholesterol) levels.

Inflammation

Dark chocolate contains anti-inflammatory ingredients that help reduce the body's inflammatory response. In a 2018 study, researchers found that eating 30 grams of 84% dark chocolate a day for 8 weeks can significantly reduce inflammation biomarkers in patients with type 2 diabetes

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Risks and precautions:

The health benefits of dark chocolate mainly come from the flavanols in cocoa solids. Different brands of chocolate have different processing methods, which may affect the content of flavanols in the chocolate.

Although dark chocolate contains beneficial antioxidants and minerals, it usually also contains sugars and lipids, so it is still a high-calorie food and needs to be controlled.

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