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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...

People with depression need to avoid these 7 foods that may aggravate depression.

People with depression need to avoid these 7 foods that may aggravate depression. For people with depression, certain foods may make depression worse. 1. Refined sugar Desserts taste good, but refined sugar can cause blood sugar to spike, which may cause "sugarhangover" (headaches, drowsiness, and other symptoms) to affect mood and consume energy. 2. Artificial sweeteners Avoid aspartame, which prevents the production of serotonin, causing mood swings, headaches and insomnia. 3.Processed food White bread, pasta, and refined or processed carbohydrates have a great impact on blood sugar after eating, causing insulin to surge, and eventually feeling tired and depressed. 4. Hydrogenated oil If you are prone to depression, it is best not to eat fried chicken, fried squid, and French fries. Foods that are cooked with hydrogenated oil and contain trans fat are factors that cause depression. Refined cooking oils such as corn oil are rich in omega-6 fatty acids, which can cause brain ...

Three foods recommended by nutritionists to prevent depression.

 Three foods recommended by nutritionists to prevent depression. 1. Yogurt, Probiotics Studies have pointed out that the microbes in the intestine can affect intestinal hormones, regulate the inflammatory response in the body, and further influence the brain, regulate our cognitive functions, emotions, etc. This mechanism is called "gut-brain axis", so the intestine is also called The second brain. Supplementing probiotics can help us reduce the proportion of "bad bacteria" in the intestines, and affect the physiology of the brain through the "gut-brain axis", thereby reducing the risk of depression. 2. Nuts Such as almonds, sesame seeds, cashews, etc. The tryptophan in nuts is the precursor to the manufacture of Serotonin. Serotonin will make people feel satisfied, happy, and emotionally stable. If the intake of tryptophan is insufficient, the blood Serotonin concentration will be too low , The mood is easy to fall and produce melancholy mood. In addition...