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News Topical, Digital Desk : World Lung Cancer Day 2025: In today's busy life, people are not able to take proper care of their health. In such a situation, many types of diseases are surrounding us. Lung cancer is also one of them. Whenever there is talk of lung health or diseases, people's attention first goes towards smoking and pollution.
It is believed that lungs are damaged only by cigarettes or dirty environment. But this is not true at all. In today's time, some of our habits and especially our eating habits have also started affecting the health of the lungs. People's eating habits have also changed a lot. In this fast-paced life, people like to eat whatever is available quickly and easily.
The doctor gave information
In such a situation, our lungs also gradually start weakening. World Lung Cancer Day is celebrated every year on 1 August to spread awareness about lung cancer. On this occasion, we spoke to Dr. Gaurav Jain (Senior Consultant, Neonatology and Pediatrics, Aakash Healthcare) . He told us about those foods which can be dangerous for our lungs. Let's know in detail-
Avoid eating these things (Lung Cancer Diet Do's and Don'ts)
The doctor said that eating high glycemic foods, fried items, ultra-processed foods and excess sugar can increase inflammation and oxidative stress in the lung cells, which increases the risk of cancer. Including foods that are high in trans fat, refined carbohydrates and preservatives, such as namkeen, cakes, biscuits, packaged snacks and soft drinks available in the market, in the diet increases inflammation in the body. This is a condition that works to increase cancer cells.
Which foods will strengthen your lungs?
He said that people who include green vegetables, fruits rich in fiber and antioxidants in their diet, their risk of cancer (lung cancer prevention foods) is reduced. Fresh fruits, green vegetables and whole grains not only repair cells but also protect the lungs from pollution and harmful elements. According to Dr. Jain, the health of the lungs is not only related to smoking but also to your plate. What you eat every day will either strengthen your lungs or slowly damage them.
What precautions should be taken?
- Avoid processed and packaged foods
- Eat green vegetables and seasonal fruits at least 5 days a week
- Eat home-cooked food
- Limit your intake of red meat
- Avoid excess sugar and refined carbs
Change your eating habits
The doctor said that it is possible to prevent lung cancer. If we change our eating habits, not only will we be protected from lung cancer but the risk of many other diseases will also be reduced. He said that not only cigarettes but bad eating habits can also take away our breath. Therefore, it is important that we keep an eye on our plate as much as we keep on pollution and smoke.
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