New Delhi. Good food is good for health, gives us strength, bad food is equally harmful. This causes to give rise to many diseases. There are many food items that we include in our daily diet. But do you know that it can be the reason for the formation of cancer in your body? Although it is considered a genetic disease, but one study found that only 30 percent of cases of genetic cancer were seen, in the remaining 70 percent of the cases, the cause of cancer was found to be food. So let’s know, which are the foods which are a major reason for the growth of cancer in your body.
1.Canned Pickles- Many types of preservatives are used to make it, such as nitrates, salt and artificial colors, etc., which if consumed in excess, increase the risk of stomach and colon cancer.
2.Alcohol- Excessive consumption of alcohol increases the risk of cancer of the mouth, esophagus, liver, colon and rectum.
3.Non organic fruits- Cancer is also caused by eating fruits kept in cold storage for a long time. It is better to destroy the stored fruits after the specified time.
4. Flour- The process of making flour releases many carcinogenic substances. In addition, to whiten maida, it is passed through chlorine gas, which is very dangerous. This not only causes cancer but also increases the level of blood sugar in diabetic patients.
5.Microwave Popcorn- Microwaving popcorn produces perfurooctanoic acid, which can lead to cancer of the pancreas, kidney, bladder, liver, and testicular. However, popcorn made in an air popper is a healthy snack.