The head of the health department of Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences emphasized that a proper food pattern should be followed to prevent cancer.

Seyyed Mehdi Hosseini Zadeh said in an interview with IRNA news agency on Tuesday that: “More use of fresh fruits and vegetables is one of the effective factors in the diet, so plan ahead that you can eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

“Using a lot of fruits and vegetables to stop starvation can help you consume fewer foods such as meat, cheese and unhealthy snacks,” he added.

Hosseini Zadeh continued, “It is better to use more whole grains; instead of white bread, Taftoon and Lavash, use bread made from whole wheat flour, such as soups and whole grains, so that some fiber Your daily requirement is met.

The head of the health department at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences said: “Fiber is considered as an anticancer agent, and it also prevents weight gain.”

He said: Take at least 6 to 8 glasses of water daily and minimize the consumption of carbonated soft drinks and juices, and try not to use prepared foods such as sandwiches, pizzas and canned meals more than once a week, instead of it use steamed, boiled foods.

Hosseini Zadeh said: Generally, use low-fat foods and avoid frying foods; liquid oils such as olive oil, rapeseed oil, cholesterol-free, and if these oils are not exposed to extreme heat, they are suitable for proper consumption.

The head of the health department at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences continued: Separate fats of meat and chicken before cooking; use fish 2 times a week to eat red meat, and use fish oil and vitamin E capsules in consultation with your doctor.

He added: avoid salty foods such as nuts, smoked fish, salmon cheese, chips, canned and pickles, sausages and salmon, and do not add salad or salt yogurt to the table.