Cancer Causing Foods 1. Canned Foods The cans are lined with certain chemicals, which can affect the genes. It is slightly safer to buy foods packaged in glass containers. 2. Microwave Popcorn When you prepare popcorn in a bag, the packaging is lined with a chemical that increases the risk of cancer. Microwave popcorn is linked to liver, testicular and pancreatic cancer. 3. Processed Meat Processed meats contain sodium nitrate which is responsible in increasing the risk of cancerous cells. Processed foods like hot-dog sausages, ham and bacon also contain preservatives that are responsible for other lifestyle diseases like hypertension. 4. Fructose Sugar and artificial sweeteners are believed to cause cancer. The main culprit is high fructose corn syrup and is present in cookies, juices and sauces. 5. Refined Flour Refined flour or as Indians know it, maida is the curse for digestive problems, obesity and cancer. The high glycemic index of refined flour is known to spike the growth of cancerous cells. 6. Farmed Fish Fish that is cultured in private area for the commercial lacks vitamins and is also host to antibiotics and chemicals. 7. Chips Chips are not only loaded with fats, trans-fats, calorie, but also preservatives, artificial flavouring, sodium and chemicals. These factors contribute to the growth of cancerous cells. 8. Soda It is a storehouse of chemicals, sugar, artificial flavoring and chemicals. This clubbed with unhealthy lifestyle is a contributing factor to cancer. 9. Hydrogenated Oils These oils increase the life span of food but alters the structure of the cell. Hydrogenated oils can hamper the cells to cause various diseases including cancer.
Posted on: Sun, 22 Jun 2014 10:27:58 +0000