In recent years, with the changes in lifestyle and dietary structure, the incidence of alcoholic liver disease , metabolic-related fatty liver disease and drug-induced liver damage has shown an upward trend, especially metabolic-related fatty liver disease, which has become the most common chronic liver disease.
Daily life, we may have invisibly hurt the health of the liver. There was a news online before that a couple confirmed that liver cancer was diagnosed with liver cancer. The main reason was that the use of rice cookers, and WHO also called for the suspension of the use of rice cookers because rice cookers may catalyze liver cancer. Is this a rumor or is there a scientific basis?
The World Health Organization calls for: Stop using rice cookers, may it induce liver cancer? What is the truth?
Rice cooker is an indispensable household appliance in every family. Cooking rice with a rice cooker will not cause obvious harm to the body and generally will not cause cancer. The inner liner of the rice cooker mainly contains metal aluminum. Under heating and acidic conditions, metal aluminum can be precipitated and entered into the food. The most common rice cooker inner liner sold on the market is aluminum aluminum. Because it is evenly heated and heat transfer quickly, it has become the first choice material for the inner liner of the rice cooker.
In relevant experiments, this substance may have substances that are unfavorable to the health of the body, but considering the very small content and after everyone steams rice, the suspected cancer-causing substances will also be eliminated.
Don’t worry about Teflon, because there have been relevant research in CCTV’s report that it was found that under normal cooking, the inner stock components in the rice cooker will not be decomposed, and even carcinogens will be produced.
In fact, C8 is rarely used in rice cookers today. Relevant research and investigations show that polytetrafluoroethylene is a very stable substance. It will only produce chemical reactions when the temperature exceeds 260℃. What’s more important is that as early as the end of 2011, my country’s technology for producing rice cookers and non-stick pans had already made huge breakthroughs. Rice cookers produced by qualified manufacturers in
In fact, they have abandoned the substance C8, but chose the substitute GEN-X. Therefore, as long as you buy a qualified rice cooker, there is no need to worry about cancer.
Can the inner liner of the rice cooker still be used if it loses?
cannot. The coating of the inner liner of the rice cooker has high temperature and low temperature resistance. The high temperature can reach 180~260 degrees Celsius and -200 degrees Celsius. The temperature at the bottom of the inner liner will not exceed 130 degrees Celsius when cooking, usually between 110 degrees Celsius and 120 degrees Celsius. If the porridge is cooked, the temperature will be even lower, about 100 degrees Celsius.
The inner liner coating will not decompose normally and will not bring about volatile toxic substances. The exposed metal poses a health hazard in an acidic or alkaline environment. If the inner liner coating of the rice cooker is severely fall off, do not continue to use it. Replace a new inner liner or rice cooker immediately. How to use
rice cooker safe and healthy?
—Avoid improper use and extend the usage time
Generally, the rice cooker can be used for 3 to 5 years under proper use. It is recommended to replace it in time if it exceeds this time. When cleaning the rice cooker, be careful not to use hard materials such as steel wister balls, and wait until it cools before washing. This can protect the coating and extend the use time.
—It is not advisable to cook acidic foods
don't recommend cooking acidic foods frequently in a rice cooker for a long time, because there may be some gaps in the coating that are invisible to the naked eye. The aluminum inner liner is prone to precipitation of harmful substances in a strong acid environment, which may bring risks to health.
——Don’t soak in water
The inner pot shell and electric heating plate must not be soaked in water. The electrical components are installed in the lower part of the pot body. You can only wipe it clean with a dry cloth after the power is cut off. After the inner pot is washed, the moisture at the bottom of the pot must be wiped dry with a cloth before putting it into the rice cooker.
How to prevent the occurrence of liver cancer?
, daily life prevention
In life, we should avoid causes of liver cancer, such as preservative additive foods, toxic substances, pickled foods, drinking alcohol, smoking, etc., to reduce the chance of cancer.
. Protect susceptible populations
For men with a family history of liver cancer or over 35-40, they should regularly check their alpha-fetoprotein levels, undergo regular liver ultrasound, CT or MRI examinations, and promptly detect cirrhosis , change their lifestyle, do not be overly tired or stay up late, quit smoking, quit drinking, live and eat regularly.
. Improve living habits
Try not to stay up late, reduce stress, exercise more, and drink appropriate water. It can also improve your physical condition and reduce the occurrence of liver cancer.
. Pay attention to diet
You must eat more fresh foods at ordinary times to ensure a balanced diet, including a balanced intake of carbohydrates, fats, protein , etc., to achieve the effect of nourishing and protecting the liver, and it also helps to avoid the occurrence of liver cancer.
Since there are many causes of liver disease, protective measures must be taken in every detail in life to avoid the occurrence of the disease. Moreover, the treatment of liver cancer must be as early as possible to help control the development of the disease. Therefore, regular physical examinations are very necessary!
