car·cin·o·gen is defined as a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue.
Remember the stat I posted the other day that 95% of cancers are lifestyle related meaning we bring them upon ourselves by choices in nutrition etc we make.
That is the ugly truth!
Here are foods and liquids that have carcinogens and/ or other compounds that cause cancer.
- Processed meat
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is “convincing evidence” that processed meat causes cancer. Classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, it is connected specifically to colorectal and stomach cancer.
Examples of processed meats that have carcinogenic properties include: Frankfurter hotdogs, bacon, ham, sausages, corned beef, beef jerky and canned or lunch
meat.
- Meats charred or cooked at high temperatures
Meats cooked at high temperatures form chemicals that may cause changes in your DNA, which may lead to cancer.
Eating a large amount of well-done, fried or barbecued meats has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal, pancreatic and prostate cancer.
When preparing meat, Langlois recommends braising, baking or boiling it. Also, marinating meats before cooking may help reduce the risk of carcinogens forming.
- Red meat
Only marginally better for us than processed meat, red meat is classified as Group 2A, “probably carcinogenic to humans”. The strongest link between eating red meat and cancer is colorectal cancer, however, there is also evidence of links to both pancreatic and prostate cancer.
Cancer Council recommend that, to reduce your risk of cancer, you should eat no more than 65-100g of cooked red meat per week.
- Fried foods
When starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures, a compound called acrylamide is formed. This can happen during frying, baking, roasting, and toasting.
Fried starchy foods are especially high in acrylamide. This includes fried potato products, like french fries and potato chips.
According to a 2018 reviewTrusted Source, acrylamide was found to be carcinogenic in studies done on rats. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers it “probably carcinogenic to humans.”
According to a 2020 study, acrylamide damages DNA and induces apoptosis, or cell death.
Eating a lot of fried food also increases your riskTrusted Source for type 2 diabetes and obesity. These conditions can promote oxidative stress and inflammation, further increasing your cancer risk
- Alcohol
Many of us enjoy the occasional drink, some of us more than others. However, the medical advice is to reduce your alcohol intake to as little as possible. Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, which means there is sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in humans.
The forms of cancer that are particularly linked to alcohol consumption are cancer of the mouth, throat, oesophagus, breast, liver, stomach and bowel.
The cancer risk associated with alcohol is thought to be dose dependent in some forms of cancer. That is, consuming one glass of wine with dinner every now and then does not have as much of a negative effect as binge-consuming several units of alcohol in one sitting. In fact, one study suggests that moderate consumption of red wine can be linked to a lower overall mortality and reduced risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
- Salted fish (Chinese style)
Salting is a traditional method of preserving food — especially fish — frequently used in South-East Asia and China. This method of preserving unfortunately results in the production of carcinogenic by-products, meaning it can cause cancer in humans. Chinese-style salted fish is a Group 1 carcinogen, like processed meat.
- Sugary drinks or non-diet soda
Obesity is a major risk factor for several cancers, and as such it is important to maintain a healthy weight. This can be achieved through a balanced diet that incorporates all food groups. If consumed regularly, sugary drinks can lead to weight gain, and in excessive amounts, obesity.
- Dairy
There’s some evidence that dairy may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Dairy foods include products like:
milk
cheese
yogurt
According to a 2014 review Trusted Source, eating dairy increases levels of an insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). This is associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. IGF-1 may increase the proliferation, or production, of prostate cancer cells.
- Sugar and refined carbohydrates
Sugary foods and refined carbs can indirectly increase your risk for cancer.
Some examples of these foods include:
sugar-sweetened beverages
baked goods
white pasta
white bread
white rice
sugary cereals
Eating a high concentration of sugary, starchy foods may put you at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to a 2020 studyTrusted Source, both conditions promote inflammation and oxidative stress. This may increase your risk for certain types of cancer.
According to a 2019 reviewTrusted Source, type 2 diabetes increases the risk for ovarian, breast, and endometrial (uterine) cancer.
A high intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates may also lead to high blood glucose levels, which according to a 2017 studyTrusted Source, may be a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
The bottom line: 95% of cancers are healthy style related! We each personally have the ability by the choices we make each day to prevent cancer and I believe even heal cancer based on factual cases where even terminal cancers have been completely deleted from the body. Even clogged arteries can be reversed with proper nutrition.
Most diseases are lifestyle induced. And most can be reversed and healed through proper nutrition and proper exercise.
We just have to take back ownership over our health!
All data regarding food and beverages provided was researched and provided by Healthline.com, cancer center.com, aetnainternational.com, and the American Cancer Society.
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