2023-08-12 03:14:44
Eat well-digestible rice and protein-rich meat to recover your physical strength
Input 2023.08.12 12:12 Hits 34 Input 2023.08.12 12:12 Hits 34 People with poor digestion, such as cancer patients, should avoid multigrain rice and eat rice. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]
Gastric cancer is one of the most common cancers in Korea, with more than 26,000 new patients every year. Along with colorectal cancer, it is a highly food-related cancer. There are many known prevention methods to be careful of spicy and salty foods. Then, what regarding the diet of gastric cancer patients? How to detect cancer early?
How to prevent cancer… bad food vs good food
Stomach cancer patients should refrain from spicy, salty food, burnt food, rotten food, and irritating food with a lot of seasonings that increase the risk of cancer. Above all, smoking or excessive drinking is prohibited. It is important not to overeat foods high in fat, sugar or carbohydrates. Greasy fried foods, too tough or hard foods are difficult to digest. Foods rich in lactic acid bacteria, such as dairy products and yogurt, are good for the body. Eggs, lean meat, legumes, etc. Protein and fresh fruit-vegetables should also be eaten frequently.
cut the stomach… What is the habit of eating soup with rice?
The primary treatment for gastric cancer is surgery. If more than two-thirds of the stomach is cut off, the ability to break up swallowed food and send it down to the small intestine (small intestine) may be impaired. According to the National Cancer Information Center, following surgery, digestion and absorption of food is not smooth due to the function of the stomach, which can cause discomfort following eating. It is best to eat slowly, chewing a lot, often in small amounts, focusing on soft foods. After gastrectomy, it is good to eat in small portions, regarding six meals a day.
If you eat soup or water with your meal, the speed at which food goes down will be faster. Avoid the habit of eating soup with rice as much as possible, and drink water slowly, 30 minutes to 1 hour following eating, regarding 1/3 cup to 1/2 cup. After eating, don’t move right away, and it’s good to rest in a comfortable position for regarding 15 to 30 minutes and then do light exercise.
In case of indigestion… Avoid multigrain rice and eat rice
Whole grains (mixed grains) such as brown rice are good for cancer prevention. However, it can be harsh and difficult to digest. After the surgery, you should eat mainly white rice for the time being. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for the body’s recovery, so it’s good to eat small amounts often. You can choose rice cakes, breads, and snacks that are not sweet and chew them thoroughly to eat them as snacks. In order to avoid sudden high and low blood sugar, you should avoid eating a lot of sugary foods such as candy, honey, and drinks at one time.
You should also eat meat… Why Protein Matters
It is important to eat a well-balanced diet, including high-quality protein foods, to recover the physical strength lost from surgery and maintain some weight. During the recovery phase following surgery, you need more protein than usual, so you should eat enough beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, and tofu. Tough or oily parts of meat should be removed and only lean meat should be eaten, and fish should be cooked softly by stewing, grilling, or frying.
There is a clear early detection method for stomach cancer… Don’t be afraid of upper endoscopy
Many cancers are still difficult to detect early. However, there is a clear early detection method for stomach and colon cancer called endoscopy. People aged 40 or older can undergo an endoscopy every two years according to the National Cancer Screening. If you suffer from cancer, the treatment process is very difficult and painful. Cancer is preventable, but it is easier to treat if detected early. You shouldn’t skip the endoscopy just because it’s annoying or scary. If gastric cancer is detected late, the survival rate is low.
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