Cancer

Note: Cancer is a disease that can arise from multiple factors. Although diet plays a major role in causing cancer, one should never disregard the fact that genetics, lifestyle and exposure to environmental chemicals can also increase one’s chance of getting cancer. However, knowing the right thing to eat can significantly help in decreasing one’s cancer risks.

1. Burned Meat - Eating charred or burned meat is not actually delectable, let alone free from any health hazards. However, some people just can’t resist the taste of burned meat/fat in an overcooked barbecue- – something that should never be recommended especially if you don’t like to increase your chance of getting cancer.

2. Hot dogs (those that are high in nitrites) - According to Cancer Prevention Coalition, eating hot dogs that have high amounts of sodium nitrites can increase one’s chance of getting cancer.

3. Fried Potatoes - potatoes of this type are being cooked using hydrogenated oils and trans-fats, two contributing factors to fatal heart diseases. Moreover, potatoes contain carbohydrates that release carcinogenic by-products called acrylamides during the deep-frying process. A Swedish study backed up this claim by revealing how acrylamides have helped in forming cancer cells among rats.

4. Processed Meats - To make a tasty and flavorful product, processed meats must contain preservatives just like what food manufacturers do to hot dogs. For this reason, sodium nitrites commonly found in processed meat products like tocino can also increase one’s chance of accumulating carcinogens in the body. In addition to that, bacon also contains high levels of saturated fats, enough to cause breast cancer among women if eaten persistently.

5. Doughnuts - contain high amounts of sugar, deep-fried in hydrogenated oil and are made up of refined products (white flour)- – -three necessary ingredients to create potent carcinogens.

6. Sweetened Beverages - According to a scientific study published on ”Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention”, people who consume two or more servings of soda per week have an 87 percent higher chance of developing pancreatic cancer compared to individuals who do not consume soft drinks.

Healthy eating is a must for a healthy living. There are foods that can significantly increase one’s chance of getting cancer but keep in mind that the secret in enjoying life will always be moderation. For this reason, taking too much of the six foods above will bring a satisfying gastronomic experience but in the long run, can rob you of additional years to enjoy life because of cancer. Fight Cancer. Eat right.