"What do you say? My body is very strong, how can I get any colorectal cancer? Aunt Zhou hummed in the corridor of the hospital, with an unconvinced look on her face.

The doctor gently pushed his glasses and patiently explained, "Auntie, I know that you usually feel that you are quite strong, but the results of the physical examination do show that you have some problems with your large intestine, and we need to discuss your eating habits in depth." ”

Aunt Zhou frowned, thought for a while, and then said, "What I eat is quite ordinary, I just like to eat some meat, is there any problem?" ”

"Speaking of eating meat," the doctor picked up his pen and drew a few circles on the paper, as if to conceive some complicated positional map, "In fact, eating meat does have some relationship with colorectal cancer. ”

Aunt Zhou leaned over curiously, looking at the doctor's drawing without blinking.

The doctor smiled and began to explain: "You know, the red meat we usually eat, such as beef, lamb, and processed meats, such as sausages and ham, are all delicious things, but there are also some little secrets behind them. ”

"If you eat too much of these meats, some of the ingredients in them, such as nitrite and iron, may have some less friendly effects on the environment of the large intestine."

"What do you mean?" Aunt Zhou interjected and asked.

"For example, too much iron, especially in red meat, can cause the body to produce some free radicals, which are like a swarm of headless flies, which can damage our cells and, over time, may promote the formation of cancer cells."

The doctor made a striking gesture that seemed to simulate the damaging effects of free radicals.

"Then I can't eat meat anymore?" Aunt Zhou was a little anxious, as if she had seen an empty piece of her dining table.

"It's not that you can't eat it, but you want to eat it in moderation." The doctor smiled and continued, "In fact, fish and chicken can be better choices, and the omega-3 fatty acids in fish are good for cardiovascular and may not increase the risk of colorectal cancer like red meat. ”

When Aunt Zhou heard this, she had a thoughtful expression on her face, as if she was re-examining her eating habits.

"In addition to meat," the doctor continued, "it's also very important to eat plenty of vegetables and fruits." These natural foods are rich in a lot of fiber, which acts as a cleaner for our intestines, helping to clean up the intestines and reduce the time for harmful substances to stay in the intestines, which can also greatly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. ”

Aunt Zhou nodded, looking a little accepting: "Then I'll have to adjust my menu when I go back." ”

"It's a good idea to adjust your diet," the doctor encourages, "but you can not only make your gut healthier, but also make your body more relaxed and happy." ”

After Aunt Zhou gradually adapted to the new eating habits, she found that not only did her intestines begin to change, but she also became more energetic.

In the follow-up visit, the doctor gave her some new suggestions, which sounded a little unexpected but quite reasonable.

"Auntie, the results of this physical examination are much better than last time, and it seems that the change in diet has really helped." The doctor looked at the report and said with a smile.

Aunt Zhou also smiled: "Yes, I feel much more relaxed now." Still, is it enough to just change your diet? Are there any other tips? ”

The doctor nodded and said mysteriously: "Actually, in addition to diet, there is another very important aspect, that is, to adjust the 'rhythm' of life. Did you know? Our body is like an orchestra, and all organs have to work in the right rhythm to perform at their best. ”

Aunt Zhou asked curiously, "What do you mean?" What does my body have to do with the band? ”

The doctor explained with a smile: "For example, our intestines, it actually likes regularity, if our daily diet time is too messy, it will feel chaotic, which not only does not digest well, but also may increase the burden on the intestines, and over time, it is easy to cause problems." So, try to eat at a regular time every day so that your gut can keep up with the pace of your life. ”

Aunt Zhou nodded as if she didn't understand, "That means that you must not only eat well, but also eat regularly?" ”

"That's right! Exactly. "And, in addition to meal times, sleep is also very important." A good night's sleep allows the body to get enough rest and repair the day's losses, especially the intestines, and is also the best time to repair and adjust itself at night. ”

“還有呢？”周大嬸迫不及待地問。

The doctor smiled and continued, "Also, did you know that a smile can increase the vitality of the intestines? ”

This made Aunt Zhou laugh: "This is the first time I've heard of it, and a smile has such a big effect?" ”

"Yes," the doctor nodded, "a smile not only reduces our psychological stress and relaxes our mind, but also stimulates intestinal peristalsis and aids digestion." Therefore, maintaining an optimistic attitude and smiling more is good for health. ”

After hearing this, Aunt Zhou not only nodded frequently, but also smiled even more happily.

Since then, she has not only adjusted her eating habits, but also started to pay attention to the regularity of her life and maintain a happy mood every day.

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Proofread by Zhuang Wu