Cancer is one of most dreadful and frightening disease in the world and there are millions of people who die because of this every year. We hear once in a while about somebody getting cancer. The causes of cancer are many. Some of them are lifestyle factors, i.e diet, Tobacco intake and the amount of physical activity you are doing in a day and also the genetic factors. So, here are some of the foods that are causing cancer which have the caliber to increase the risk of having cancer and which you should not eat.
1)Processed Food
Many ingredients are present in processed foods such as artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and flavors, which are actually harmful for health. Studies show that some of these ingredients can increase the risk of cancer. For example, highly salted and pickled food can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
2) Sugar
Sugar can increase the risk of cancer indirectly. Sugar is known to cause obesity. Obesity can in turn alter the hormone levels in your body which increases the risk of breast, uterine and colon cancer. So, one should limit the per day intake of sugar.
3)Fried Foods Such As Snacks & Potato Chips
Fried foods such as snacks and potato chips contains a compound called Acrylamide, which is formed when food is burnt at high temperature just like in the case of frying and baking. Acrylamide is responsible for many kinds of cancer. So, avoid fried and baked foods as much as possible.
4)Alcohol
According to the studies, alcohol can increase the risk of having many types of cancer, such as throat cancer, bowel cancer, breast cancer, mouth and liver cancer. Researchers say that the more a person is taking alcohol a person is taking per day, more is the chance of him having cancer.
5)Genetically Modified Organisms(GMOs)
GMOs are found responsible for rapid tumor growth in humans. They are literally found everywhere, including conventional corns and also Soya beans. What you can do is take those foods which are verified as GMOs free, are naturally grown without any biotechnology.
6)Microwave Popcorn
They are responsible many serious health disorders such as infertility and liver, pancreatic and testicular cancer. Several health studies confirm that linings of the microwave popcorn bag can cause tumors. Similarly, the Diacetyl chemical compound which is used in the manufacturing of the popcorn itself can cause lung cancer.
7)Refined Flours
Nowadays refined flours can be found in processed food, but the amount of carbohydrate, which is present in it is a very serious cause of worry. Studies have shown that regular consumption of refined flours can lead to around 220 percent increase in the risk of having breast cancer in the case of women. Also, regular consumption can lead to high blood sugar levels, which is directly responsible for cancer cell growth and spread.
