8 Foods That Can Cause Cancer

Several researches indicate that food is more than related to the diseases and pathologies that we suffer daily. In the case of cancer, it has been proven that following an unbalanced diet full of chemical products greatly favors its development.

So, read this article, in which you will learn which foods are the most harmful in this regard.

Certain foods that people consume on a daily basis substantially increase the possibility of suffering from some form of cancer, a disease that causes the death of millions of people annually around the world.

Foods that can cause or aggravate cancer

Transgenics.  Genetically modified organisms (GMO), better known as “transgenic” cause many diseases in our body. Among them, the most frequent is cancer.

The chemicals that are used to grow them cause tumors. The problem is that transgenics are everywhere.

They are present in most soy, corn or canola (and by-products) foods, for example. If possible, avoid them and try to have a certified and proven organic food that does not use biotechnology in cultivation.

Processed meats.  All meat products, such as sausages, bacon, sausages, bologna and many others, have chemical preservatives to make them look fresher and more appetizing.

But behind that, they harbor carcinogens. Nitrite and sodium nitrate are associated with a significant increase in the risk of developing cancer, especially colon cancer.

It is necessary, if you want to eat meat, to choose cured meat products without the use of nitrates.

The microwave popcorn.  Popcorn is easy to prepare, especially microwaved ones. Just put the bag in the appliance and in two minutes you will have the ideal companion for a movie.

However, the combination of the ingredients with the radiations in this device is related to cancer and infertility. In addition, industrialized popcorn contains diacetyl, a compound that gives the taste of butter (artificial) and is linked to serious lung disease.

As if that were not enough, several of the ingredients used may contain genetically modified materials. If you love popcorn, it’s best to buy the corn and prepare it in the pan, with a little oil.

Drinks

Ordinary soft drinks or “diet”.  The  soft drinks  can cause cancer, simple. This is due to the fact that they contain not only large amounts of sugar (those that are not zero sugar, of course), but also chemicals, colorants, additives, among other things.

Soft drinks acidify the body and “feed” cancer cells. Low-calorie options are even more dangerous, as they contain aspartame, an artificial sweetener that causes several diseases, including cancer and birth defects.

Other sweeteners, such as sucralose (Splenda), and saccharin have been linked to different pathologies. Always prefer natural juices and, in the best case, water.

refined food

Refined flour  is the famous white wheat flour, which is a common ingredient in many processed foods. Your excess carbohydrates are worrying. Its regular consumption is related to a 220% increase in breast cancer cases in women.

In addition, its high glycemic index content causes blood sugar levels to rise rapidly, which fuels the growth of cancer cells.

Choose whole grains (yellow or brown ones) and prepare your own foods. Do not buy breaded or processed.

Refined sugar.  Like  flour, white sugar tends to increase insulin and cancer cells in the body.

Be careful with foods rich in fructose, such as corn syrup (present in many products we buy in the market) which are quite dangerous for the body.

Also avoid stuffed biscuits, confectionery cakes, pies, sauces, cereals and drinks with refined sugar. This explains, in part, why there are more and more cases of cancer in the world.

For sweetening, nothing better than stevia (buy the dried plant) or honey (organic).

Oils

Hydrogenated oils  are used to preserve processed foods and to keep them “stable”. But they have a counterpart, because they alter the structure and flexibility of our body’s cell membranes.

This can cause “debilitating” type illnesses, ie cancer (among others). Trans fats are in a lot of the foods we buy and consume on a daily basis.

Although many manufacturers are replacing their use with safer alternatives, such as palm oil (or palm oil), we still have a long way to go.

As a advice, do not consume products whose nutritional information indicates they have trans fats.

The fruits

Industrially produced fruits and vegetables.  But how can healthier fruits cause cancer? In reality, the problem is not with the food itself, but with how it is grown before it goes out to market.

98% of fruits and vegetables are contaminated with pesticides, which cause cancer.

In first place in this fateful ranking are apples, followed by grapes, strawberries, cilantro and potatoes. The products used in crops to prevent pests and diseases, precisely, make the people who consume them sick.

Intake by women of childbearing age brings as a consequence having a child with a lower intelligence quotient or attention disorders.

To avoid this, choose organic or certified products as “pesticide free”. Look for local fairs.