Cancer is a silent killer and one of the deadliest diseases. There has been a sudden spurt in the cases of cancer. This is mainly due to lifestyle and eating habits. While smoking, exposure to sunlight, alcohol, etc. make people a victim of cancer, eating certain food items daily can also increase the risk of cancer. Some changes in lifestyle and eating habits such as avoiding adulterated and packaged foods can help in reducing the risk of cancer. There are certain foods that cause cancer and can increase the risk of developing it. Read here about similar things that one should avoid to curb the risk of cancer.
potato chips
Potato chips are one of the favorite and most consumed products. It is said to be rich in saturated fat and many types of preservatives. They contain acrylamide which increases the risk of cancer.
processed meat
Processed meat is a type of meat that has been treated with several chemicals to preserve its flavor. It is prepared by different processes such as salting, curing and smoking.
Vegetable oil
The most commonly used ingredient in every Indian household is vegetable oil or refined oil. It is extracted by a chemical process. They contain many harmful chemicals which are used to maintain their color and increase shelf life.
low fat products
Products labeled as ‘low-fat’ contain additives and are chemically made. They contain a chemical artificial sweetener called aspartame, which is known to cause cancer.
red meat
Eating red meat daily is said to increase the risk of colon cancer, colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer.