Meated foods such as fish, meat, etc. can increase the risk of gastric cancer. Eating more kimchi can also explain why Koreans suffer from gastric cancer far higher than other countries. Smoking, drinking and high-fat foods also increase risks. On the contrary, fresh fruit and vegetables contain a lot of antioxidants, which can reduce the risk of cancer.
Vegetarian diet is a simple and effective way to reduce different cancers.
Of course, high-salt foods can also spike blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease and other cancers. So it’s better to eat less. If you cook more at home, you can adjust the amount of salt you use. When seasoning food, consider using spices, onions, lemon juice, etc. to reduce the need for excess salt.
Helicobacter pylori is a common infectious disease that can cause long-term inflammation of the stomach and eventually lead to gastric ulcers and gastric cancer. Drugs can effectively eliminate these bacteria. Therefore, if you have stomach discomfort, you should take a rapid test as soon as possible as recommended by your doctor.
Of course, genes are also one of the causes of gastric cancer. However, we cannot change our own genes. What we can do is to eat carefully and deal with stomach bacterial infections as early as possible to reduce the risk of gastric cancer.
▲ Radiology Specialist Dr. Shum Sing Fai, John
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