The Lancet: China's 'diet killer' is not oil and sugar! The top three eating methods for lethality should be changed as soon as possible
For many people, food also seems to be a kind of healing. Eat it when you are in a bad mood, and eat it when you are happy; eat barbecue when the weather is hot, and hot pot when the weather is cold. It seems that only food can relieve your worries, but do you know? Some eating habits can be said to be diet killers.
1. The "number one killer" on the table of the Chinese people was found
The famous medical journal "The Lancet" suggested that Chinese people should put less salt when cooking, and pointed out that some studies believe that salt is the number one killer on the table of Chinese people. The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington analyzed 15 diet-related risk factors and found salt to be a risk factor associated with the health of people in most countries .
And pointed out that more than half of the world's diet-related deaths in 2017 were caused by three risk factors: high salt intake, insufficient whole grain intake, and insufficient fruit intake.
2. What are the consequences of eating the wrong meal?
For the three risk factors of high salt intake, insufficient whole grain intake, and insufficient fruit intake, do you know the consequences of eating wrong?
1. Eat a handful of salt and get sick
Salt is a condiment with a high appearance rate. There are many diseases caused by salt, such as stroke, high blood pressure, stomach cancer, coronary heart disease, thin and brittle blood vessels, heart failure, brittle bones, brain damage, Kidney damage, etc., may be caused by excessive salt intake.
The Chinese Nutrition Society recommends that the daily salt intake of healthy adults should be controlled at 6 grams , which is generally about the same amount as a beer bottle cap.
2. Eating too much refined white rice noodles
Eating too much polished white rice noodles and too little whole grain intake may seem harmless, but it may actually increase the risk of cancer and various diseases . Finely processed rice noodles will not only lose nutrients, but may also be unfavorable for weight control. According to research, compared with people who do not eat whole grains, eating about 90 grams of whole grains per day can reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease by 19%, the risk of stroke by 12%, and the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases by 22%.
The Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents recommends that adults should consume 250-400 grams of cereals and potatoes per day , and it is recommended to consume about 50-150 grams of whole grains and mixed beans . These foods can also be added to three meals a day. cooking.
3. Eat too little fruit
According to statistics, people who eat fruit every day have lower systolic blood pressure and lower blood sugar levels than people who don’t eat fruit and eat less fruit . Moreover, according to statistics, increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of diabetes. It is recommended to consume about 250 grams of fruits per day.
According to statistics, compared with diseases such as high blood pressure, salt is also a high-risk factor related to human health, and is known as the number one killer on the dinner table. In addition to excessive salt intake that may cause various diseases, eating too much fine rice noodles, low intake of whole grains, and too little fruit may not be healthy eating habits. Usually, these unhealthy eating habits must be changed. Good habits, and guarantee good habits.
References:
[1] Global Diet Report | "The Lancet" reveals the "number one killer" on the Chinese table. Health Industry. 2019-04-06
[2] The mortality rate is the highest in the world! Are you eating the wrong meal too? Many people account for these 3 dangerous eating habits... Popular Science China. 2021-12-15
[3] 9 kinds of diseases caused by eating a handful of salt, each of which is a common disease! Many people still eat like this... Popular Science China. 2020-11-12
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