Plus, when you brainstorm tips that oncologists might share, topics that come to mind might include foods that oncologists never eat (hello, carcinogens) or a body change that an oncologist would never ignore. That makes more sense, right? As far as produce-related no-nos (for everybody, really), some obvious examples include eating moldy fruit or ignoring the “dirty dozen” list, aka the produce items most contaminated with pesticides.
More specifically, there’s a common thing people do with produce—perhaps because they're busy or think it’s “fine”—that puts your health at risk (and can be especially dangerous for people who already have a cancer diagnosis). Read on for what that mistake is, the problems it can cause, how to avoid the issue and other cancer-causing food mistakes, all according to oncologists.
Not washing your produce before eating it (or even cutting it) is a big error, doctors say.
Dr. Asma Dilawari, MD, a medical oncologist, medical director at Thyme Care and a former medical officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, agrees that the issue is the increased risk of infection.
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How To Wash Produce Effectively
The good news is that washing your fruits and veggies is easier than you might think. Washing with water alone reduces the risk of infection, according to Dr. Dilawari.
On that note, he shares common blunders. “Hot water is not necessary and can affect the quality of produce,” he says. “Soaps, detergents or chemical washes are not recommended because produce can absorb residues. The physical action of rinsing and rubbing is what removes most contamination.”
When you’re cleaning produce that’s firmer—such as apples, cucumbers, melons or potatoes—Dr. Al Hallak encourages gently scrubbing it with a clean produce brush. When you’re working with a leafy green, remove damaged outer leaves, rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean towel.
Certain populations may want to put a little extra work into this process for added safety.
With that said, she clarifies that “no household washing can eliminate all pathogens.”
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Dr. Al Hallak advises against using the same cutting board for raw meat and produce, noting that “cross-contamination is one of the biggest preventable food safety mistakes.”
While there is no shortage of food-related mistakes that can hurt your health, try not to worry too much. “The goal is not to make people fearful of food,” Dr. Al Hallak emphasizes. “Food safety is about reducing avoidable risks with simple habits.”
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Dr. Najeeb Al Hallak, MD, is a medical oncologist and co-leader of the Gastrointestinal and Neuroendocrine Oncology Multidisciplinary Team.Dr. Asma Dilawari, MD, is a medical oncologist, medical director at Thyme Care and a former medical officer at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Hence then, the article about oncologists are begging people to stop making this produce mistake was published today ( ) and is available on Parade ( Saudi Arabia ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
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