What are the most taboo "heat-inducing" foods for cancer patients?
Oct 17, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. You Zhangxuan
Introduction
Generally speaking, there is no such thing as "trigger foods" that tumor patients must absolutely avoid. However, certain foods commonly considered禁忌 (taboo) for cancer patients include hairtail fish, mutton, celery, crab, and chili peppers. Hairtail fish contains a high amount of protein, and consuming it may promote the proliferation of tumor cells in patients, which is unfavorable for disease recovery.
Generally speaking, there is no such thing as "trigger foods" that tumor patients must absolutely avoid. However, certain foods commonly considered taboo for cancer patients include hairtail fish, mutton, celery, crab, chili peppers, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Hairtail Fish
Hairtail fish contains a high amount of protein. After consumption, it may promote the proliferation of tumor cells in the body, which is not conducive to disease recovery.
2. Mutton
Tumor patients often have weakened gastrointestinal function. Eating mutton may increase the burden on the digestive tract, leading to indigestion and negatively affecting recovery. Moreover, mutton is relatively high in fat; long-term and excessive consumption may lead to fat accumulation and increase the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Celery
Celery contains certain amounts of nitrites, which may be converted into carcinogenic substances in the body and could adversely affect patients with nervous system tumors. Additionally, the coarse fiber in celery and cilantro is difficult to digest and may increase the gastrointestinal burden, potentially causing bloating, diarrhea, and other symptoms. Therefore, these are not recommended for patients.
4. Crab
Crab is considered a cold-natured food and is hard to digest. It also contains large amounts of iodine, histamine, and other substances that may trigger or worsen the condition. Furthermore, the foreign proteins in crab may cause abnormal immune responses in the body.
5. Chili Peppers
Consuming spicy foods containing chili peppers can easily cause mucosal rupture and bleeding in localized areas. They may also stimulate tumor cells, promoting their spread. This can even lead to symptoms such as impaired digestive function, which hinders recovery.
In addition, tumor patients should also avoid other so-called "trigger foods" such as eggs and goose meat. Patients should follow medical advice to choose light, easily digestible foods, which are beneficial for maintaining health.
