At the start of this scorching summer, protecting your skin with sunscreen is more essential than ever. This habit, to adopt all year round, plays an important role in the prevention of skin cancer. It is one of the key resolutions for take care of your daily healthin the same way as not smoking, maintaining a stable weight, adopting a balanced diet, practicing regular physical activity or even moderating your alcohol consumption.
Colon cancer explodes in under 50s
Elsewhere, the health assessment of some is not very encouraging. Indeed, recent studies have demonstrated a significant increase of 80 % Cancer cases in adults under the age of 50. This is particularly the case with colorectal cancer. Over the past 30 years, colorectal cancer cases have jumped 50 % among those under 50. According to a report by the American Cancer Society, by 2030, colon cancer could become the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.
In France, 47,582 new cases of colorectal cancers were diagnosed in 2023 (including 55 % in men) and 17,000 patients died (53 % men), according to a report by the National Cancer Institute (INCa). As with many cancers, colorectal cancer is linked to several risk factors that it is possible to limitstarting with sedentary lifestyle, consumption of transformed meats, cold meats and alcohol.
Increased consumption of foods with high glycemic index in question
For Doctor Aurelio Rojas, the increase in these cancers in young adults is largely explained by the increase in High glycemic index consumption. Among the big culprits: white bread, pastries, sugary drinks and refined pasta.
Insulin levels that are too high in the body over a long period could promote certain cancers, notably those of the colon, breast, prostate and pancreas. Note that insulin remains an essential hormone. It helps cells to use sugar (glucose) as a source of energy. When it is present in excess chronically, we speak of hyperinsulinemia. As Doctor Rojas points out, this disruption promotes the growth of abnormal cells, which can accelerate the development of tumors.
Exit white bread and high glycemic index food
Regular consumption of high glycemic index foods is the main cause of the chronic rise in insulin in the blood, Sugar and white flour Being the two large officials pointed out.
To reverse steam and reduce the risk of cancer, healthcare professionals advise limiting the consumption of foods with high and ultra-transformed glycemic index. Tend towards a balanced dietrich in fruits and vegetables, lean meats, legumes, nuts and whole grains, helps reduce inflammation and creates a healthier ground for metabolism.
