Are black beans a "catalyst" for breast cancer? Doctor: If you don't want cancer to come quickly, learn to avoid these foods

"Doctor Qiu, have you heard? Aunt Wang next door was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Everyone says that she loves to eat black beans too much. They say that black beans are the 'catalyst' of breast cancer!" At a community health lecture, an aunt nervously asked me, a "doctor friend". I smiled and thought, this rumor has started to spread again. Today, let's talk about this topic, reveal the misunderstanding between black beans and breast cancer, and teach you a few tips for health and wellness, so that cancer can stay away from our lives.

First of all, I want to clarify that black beans are not a "catalyst" for breast cancer.

Black beans, this nutritious legume, is rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals, and has many health benefits.

It can help regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and even benefit cardiovascular health.

However, any food, including black beans, consumed in excess can be taxing on the body.

Therefore, Aunt Wang’s breast cancer was not caused by black beans, but may be related to a variety of complex reasons such as genetics, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

So why does this misunderstanding exist?

This may stem from a misunderstanding of the relationship between estrogen and breast cancer.

Black beans contain phytoestrogens, but this estrogen is different from the estrogen in the human body. Moderate consumption will not increase the risk of breast cancer.

On the contrary, phytoestrogens can help balance hormones in the body to a certain extent and are beneficial to health.

Therefore, Aunt Wang’s breast cancer may be related to these lifestyle habits!

The occurrence of breast cancer is related to many factors, including lifestyle habits.

Long-term mental stress: Continuous mental stress may lead to an imbalance in hormone levels in the body, thereby affecting the growth and differentiation of breast cells and increasing the risk of breast cancer.

Unbalanced diet: Eating too much high-fat, high-calorie food may lead to excessive estrogen levels, stimulate breast tissue growth, and increase the risk of breast cancer.

Smoking: Harmful substances in tobacco can interfere with the normal cell division process of the human body, causing DNA damage, thereby increasing the risk of breast cancer.

Drinking: When alcohol enters the body, it is converted into acetaldehyde, a known carcinogen that can disrupt normal cell growth and increase the risk of breast cancer.

Lack of exercise: Exercise helps promote blood circulation, increase metabolic rate, and lower estrogen levels in the body, thereby reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Other bad living habits: such as using electronic products for a long time and staying up late may also be related to the occurrence of breast cancer.

To prevent breast cancer, regular medical examinations are recommended, especially for those at high risk, as well as a balanced diet and moderate exercise.

At the same time, maintaining good sleep quality can also help relieve stress and reduce the risk of breast cancer.

If you have any doubts or concerns, it is recommended to consult your doctor.

Breast cancer patients do need to pay attention to avoiding certain foods in their diet to reduce the adverse effects on their disease.

Now that we've mentioned dietary restrictions, let's talk about the foods that we really need to avoid.

Avoid high-sugar foods: Too much added sugar can lead to chronic inflammation and blood vessel damage, while also increasing estrogen levels in the body, which has been linked to the development of breast cancer.

It is recommended to reduce the intake of white sugar, brown sugar, honey, candy, desserts and beverages.

Limit high-fat foods: Excessive fat intake can lead to obesity, which is a significant risk factor for breast cancer.

It is recommended to control fat intake, especially saturated fat, and choose oils high in unsaturated fatty acids, such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, etc.

Avoid greasy and fried foods: These foods may add burden to your stomach and intestines, affect digestion, and may contain carcinogens.

Breast cancer patients are advised to eat small meals frequently and avoid greasy foods.

Reduce the intake of foods containing estrogen: Breast cancer patients should reduce the intake of foods rich in estrogen, such as honey, royal jelly, deep-sea fish oil, soy products, pollen, etc.

These foods may affect estrogen secretion and interfere with endocrine therapy.

Control drinking: Alcohol can stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete prolactin, which is related to the occurrence of breast cancer.

Breast cancer patients are advised to avoid drinking alcohol as much as possible.

Avoid supplements: Some commonly used supplements such as royal jelly, pollen, frog oil, placenta, deer antler, ginseng, donkey-hide gelatin, bird's nest, etc. may affect estrogen secretion and interfere with endocrine treatment.

In general, breast cancer patients should follow the doctor's advice during treatment and recovery, arrange their diet reasonably, ensure balanced nutrition, and avoid eating foods that are not good for their condition.

The key to health and wellness is balance and moderation. Black beans are not the "culprit" of breast cancer, but it is important to maintain a good diet and lifestyle. Remember, we are all the first responsible person for our own health. So, dear friends, instead of listening to rumors, it is better to pay more attention to scientific health knowledge, make our lives full of vitality, and stay away from the troubles of diseases. Let us work together, with wisdom and action, to protect our health and make cancer have nowhere to hide! Note: This article is for popular science. If you have any medical questions, please consult a professional doctor.