2016-02-11
Joybynature.com Team
Feb
11

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Cancer is one of the widely spread disease with no absolute cure. Even the treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy, can wreak havoc on the body. Because of all the devastating effects of cancer and even the treatments for cancer, it makes sense that we should do all we can to avoid getting cancer in the first place. There are many different foods out there that are known to contain substances that aren’t only harmful for us, but can also increase our risks of developing a wide variety of cancers. Discover the 10 of the top potentially cancer-causing foods that we should avoid in our diets.

 

1. GMOs

Genetically modified foods (GMOs) are a rapidly growing industry. Today, much of our food supply now stems from these GMO crops. There is debate around whether GMO crops can contribute to the risk of humans developing cancer and many studies point at this.

 

2. Microwave Popcorn

There is a lung disease known as diacetyl that is associated with inhaling the fumes from a freshly popped bag of popcorn. In addition, there is a chemical in the nonstick coating on the inside of the bag that breaks down into a compound called perfluorooctanoic acid. All these are cancer inducing.

 

3. Canned Foods

Most cans are lined with a product known as bisphenol-A (BPA) and even small exposure to this product can increase the risk of breast cancer, prostate cancer, and other disorders.

 

4. Grilled Red Meat

Studies prove that preparing meats by grilling releases heterocyclic aromatic amines, a known carcinogen. Cooking meat at very high temperatures such as on a grill can create these carcinogens and increase the risk for cancer.

 

5. Refined Sugar

Eating refined sugar has also resulted in increased rates of obesity, which can also lead to cancers such as breast, prostate, uterine, pancreatic and colorectal, according to research.

 

6. Soda

According to studies drinking one or more sodas per day could expose you to 4-methylimidazole, a possible carcinogen.

 

7. Processed Meats

Meats such as lunch meat, hot dogs and even bacon are considered processed meats. These meats are very high in salt and contain a number of preservatives and other chemicals. If you buy smoked meat, that is even worse as the meat often becomes contaminated by carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, much like what happens when you smoke cigarettes.

 

8. Artificial Sweetener

According to studies, excessive use of artificial sweeteners has been linked with cancer.

 

9. Hydrogenated Oils

Hydrogenated oils are essentially vegetable oils that have been extracted from their sources using a chemical process. These oils contain a high amount of Omega 6 fatty acids. These trans fatty acids are known to cause an increased risk in heart disease and some cancers including skin cancer, pancreatic cancer, and rectal cancer .

 

  1. Chips

According to research when potatoes are fried in high heat, a product called acrylamide is created, a known carcinogen that can also be found in cigarettes. Also these chips are often fried and very high in fat, and they also contain all types of artificial flavors and preservatives.

 

  1. Farmed Salmon

Farmed salmon are fed unnatural diets and are contaminated with chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides, and other known carcinogens. Studies show that farmed salmon contain high levels of PCB’s, mercury, and cancer causing dioxins. Avoid farmed salmon and buy it canned or look for labels in your market that state the fish you are buying is wild sockeye salmon.

 

12. Processed white flours

Refining grains destroys its natural nutrients. Many times flour is bleached with a chemical called chlorine gas, which is a dangerous irritant and can be lethal in large quantities. Cancerous tumors feed mostly on the sugars in your bloodstream. By avoiding refined grains such as white flour, you can avoid, or at the very least, starve tumors.

While many of these foods are definitely quite tasty, consuming too much of them on a regular basis can increase your risk of developing cancer. Seek out alternatives that not only taste great, but are grown and prepared safely so they don’t contain the cancer causing agents that you can find in many of these foods.

 

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