Cancer-causing foods: Almost everything we eat
Processed meat is a major risk factor for colon cancer (Getty)
Genetic makeup and family history play a role in precancerous infections , but research shows that 80 to 90 percent of malignant tumors are linked to external factors. The most important of them is diet , so we review the most important foods associated with a higher risk of cancer.
Processed meat
Research indicates that processed meat , a major risk factor for colorectal cancer, is also linked to stomach cancer and an increased risk of breast cancer.
Processed meat is any type of meat that has been preserved by smoking, salting, or canning. Most processed meats are red, such as sausages, hot dogs, mortadella, sausage, and dried meats. The methods used to make these products can lead to the formation of carcinogens.
Treating meat with nitrites leads to the formation of carcinogens, called N-nitroso compounds. Smoking meat also may lead to the formation of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
fried foods
When starchy foods are cooked at high temperatures, such as french fries, chips and crackers, a compound called acrylamide is formed, which is a carcinogen that destroys DNA and leads to cell death. With the reuse of the same oil, and the longer frying period, the quantities of these toxic compounds increase.
Eating a lot of fried foods increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity, as it promotes oxidative stress and inflammation. Which increases the risk of cancer.
A study showed that men who ate fried foods more than once a week were 30% to 37% more likely to develop prostate cancer , compared to those who ate them once a month.
Overcooked foods
May produce carcinogens when cooking foods over high heat, especially meats such as roasting and roasting in a frying pan; Cooking meat at high heat produces polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which may increase the risk of cancer by altering cells' DNA.
To reduce the risk of developing carcinogens from cooking , it is recommended to use healthy cooking methods, such as blanching, slow cooking, pressure cooking, and using the oven at low temperatures.
Refined carbohydrates and sugars
Sugary foods and refined carbohydrates, such as sweetened industrial juices, white bread and white rice, can indirectly increase the risk of cancer. A high intake of starchy and sugary foods increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity, both of which promote inflammation and oxidative stress, which may increase the risk of certain types of cancer, such as ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer.
Eating large amounts of sugar and refined carbohydrates may also lead to high blood glucose levels, which may be a risk factor for colorectal cancer.
To reduce the health effects of refined carbohydrates, it is recommended to replace these foods with healthy alternatives, such as whole-grain bread, whole-grain pasta, brown rice and oats.
Dairy products
There is some evidence that dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
A study conducted by the US National Cancer Institute showed a link between increased consumption of cheese, especially American cheese, cheddar cheese and cream, and an increased risk of breast cancer by 53%.
Alcohol
When spirits are consumed, the liver breaks down alcohol, turning it into acetyldehyde, a carcinogenic compound that promotes DNA damage and oxidative stress. It also interferes with immune function, making it difficult for the body to target cancer cells.
Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer in women.
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