With the spread of fads in the food sector, it is not uncommon to come across diets that support “free of” diets.
The enemies of many have become gluten, lactose, fats and sugars.
In some specific cases, after checking with the specialist, it is possible to limit the intake of some of these substances.
However, the majority case series is based more on personal beliefs than on real medical needs. In fact, many believe that limiting the intake of certain foods can ward off the onset of tumors. As you will see, with the support of research carried out by AIRC, this is not always the case.
At certain times of the year, for example, it is possible to slightly reduce sweating by limiting the intake of certain foods.
Many avoid them but according to science to prevent cancer it would not be necessary to eliminate these foods
Some people, fearful of developing cancers of various kinds, decide to eliminate sugars from their diet.
It is certainly a titanic and meaningless undertaking. In fact, sugar is a fundamental substance for the body.
Those who eliminate sugars from the diet often do not realize that not all sugars are the same.
In fact, on the one hand we find the simple ones that, if taken in large quantities, could cause damage. For this reason it is advisable to limit the intake of sugary drinks or products with a lot of added sugar.
On the other hand, however, there is the sugar contained in fruit and whole grains which is not only an excellent source of nutrition but even fundamental.
Eliminating these foods from the diet could be counterproductive for the body.
The other great enemy of diets is the fat contained in foods, in fact many avoid them but according to science to prevent cancer it would not be necessary to eliminate these foods.
Also in this case it is good to make a distinction between fats of animal origin, to be limited, and fats of vegetable origin.
Scientific research believes that the onset of cancer is not directly related to the consumption of fat or sugar.
Among the foods that are most viewed as enemies is gluten. Those suffering from real gluten intolerances will have to limit or eliminate this element from the diet, after consulting with a specialist.
In most cases, however, the intake of gluten-free foods is meaningless. Also in this case there would be no direct correlation between the onset of tumors and gluten.
The same can be said for milk and dairy products that many eliminate from the diet. There is no link between dairy intake and cancer development.
On the contrary, some research suggests that milk and derivatives could have a protective role for some types of cancer.
What to do
Basically it is not recommended to eliminate sugars, fats, lactose and gluten from the diet without a real need and medical indication. In fact, we remind you to always consult your doctor or specialist before starting any type of diet, especially if “free of”.
Instead, what should be done is a careful check of the labels when buying certain products.
The secret to a long life is a healthy and balanced diet with no excesses in any area.
In fact, consuming less sugar and fat on the one hand helps prevent weight gain, a risk factor for cancer. According to some research, in fact, body fat could be related to tumors such as that of the liver, colon, breast.