During the time that our parents were growing up, no one was concerned about foods that cause cancer. There were no research at that time. There were more processed foods on the market today than before. There were more pure foods during that time and people ate more pure foods because that was what was available to them.
Nowadays, Doctors don't even tell you which foods to eat– it’s hard to determine what food we should really stay away from. While you think you may be doing the right thing for your health by taking vitamin supplements, drinking diet sodas or low-calorie snacks like chips or popcorn, you’re actually eating some of the worst cancer-causing foods out there!
Here are some of the Cancer causing foods that you probably eat every day. These common food items have been scientifically shown to significantly increase the risk of cancers
Here are some of the Cancer causing foods that you probably eat every day. These common food items have been scientifically shown to significantly increase the risk of cancers
Sure it's easy to pop a bag of popcorn in the microwave when you want a quick and tasty snack, but is it really worth risking yourself and your children for liver, testicular and pancreatic cancer? The microwave popcorn bags that you bought in the stores are lined with carcinogenic chemicals AND so is a chemical in the popcorn itself, which creates the artificial butter flavor. If you can't give up your favorite movie-time snack, it's time to switch to the old-fashioned stove top or a kernel popping machine like you see at movie theaters.
We always think that ALL fruits and vegetables are good for us, but there are actually many dangerous pesticides sprayed on non-organic fruits that are linked to cancer. One example is Altrazine, a weed killer used at many farms in the United States and Asia, which is banned in Europe for causing serious problems in humans. (infertility). Using toxic fertilizers and hormones to make fruits and vegetables bigger. This are mostly used on apples, oranges, strawberries and grapes. Always wash fruits and vegetables to be safe, but know that this doesn't remove all pesticides.
And also always buy organic fruits and vegetables. You may pay a bit of a higher price but it will save your life.
And also always buy organic fruits and vegetables. You may pay a bit of a higher price but it will save your life.
Most o f us probably heard how the nutrient Lycopene in tomatoes lowers cancer risks, but that benefit is completely cancelled out because the lining of canned tomatoes contain chemicals that disrupt hormonal activity in the body. Since tomatoes are so acidic, the chemical BPA actually leeches from the lining into the tomatoes. This toxic chemical has been linked to different cancers, heart disease and reproductive problems. Next time you feel like making a nice red sauce, go with a glass jar or stew the tomatoes yourself. Read below about BPA.
If you're a carnivore, it may be hard to give up tasty deli sandwiches or cured meats to go with your wine and cheese, but the benefits definitely outweigh the cancerous risk. Processed meats are created with excessive salt and chemicals that damage our health. A study over 13 years showed that 1 out of 17 people died who ate 160 grams of processed meats. That's 44 percent risk of cancer, as opposed to people who ate 20 grams or less. These meats are so packed with preservatives to look fresh, but they are well-known carcinogens, including the same things found in cigarette smoke.
Sure fish, especially salmon, is known as one of the healthiest foods out there, but unfortunately more than 60% of salmon in the U.S. is farm-raised... and could be deadly. Farm-raised fish are fed unnatural diets and contaminated with chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides and other known carcinogens found in materials like asbestos. Farmed salmon is also fattier than fresh salmon, which means it soaks up more toxins. Next time you want a healthy omega-3 packed, treat yourself to fresh Alaskan salmon instead.
They may be cheap, easy and delicious, but these crispy, addicting snacks can also be deadly. These fatty foods: Potato Chips, pretzels and the like, don't only cause weight gain because of their high trans-fat content, they also contain artificial flavors, preservatives and colors. and they also have excessive sodium levels, which cause high blood pressure. Another risk is the presence of acrymalide, a known carcinogen found in cigarettes. Try not to feed these quick snacks to yourself or your kids and choose pretzels, air-popped popcorn or baked apple chips instead.
I remember my mother used to feed us boiled sweet potato, bananas, rice gruel with chocolate for our snacks. And definitely no sodas!
I remember my mother used to feed us boiled sweet potato, bananas, rice gruel with chocolate for our snacks. And definitely no sodas!
Hydrogenated oils are vegetable oils, which cannot be naturally extracted like olive oil, soy or canola oil, they must be chemically removed. They are commonly used in many foods in your pantry to preserve and keep their shelf life, yet they are also linked to cancer, birth defects, heart disease and many other fatalities. NEVER cook with hydrogenated oils and check your labels for healthy oils like olive, soy and canola instead.
They may be delicious, but many salty, pickled and smoked foods are processed with the preservative nitrate, which changes in our bodies to N-nitroso composites, which are associate with high cancer-developing risks. Smoked foods like meat or nuts absorb the smoke, which contains the same tar found in cigarettes. Colorectal and stomach cancer are linked to salty, pickled and smoked foods. Do you have a taste for these cravable foods now?
Cutting on anything white in out diet will definitely help us reduce weight. If we remove the big culprit - white flour in our diet, We may loose weight and at the same time be healthy. You may have heard it's bad for you, but you probably don't realize that chemically-bleaching flour with chlorine gas kills all of it's healthy nutrients. Chlorine gas can be deadly when inhaled, so why would we want it in our dinner? White flour also contains a high glycemic rate, which raises blood sugar and insulin levels and can directly cause diabetes. Cancerous tumors feed on sugar in the bloodstream, so by avoiding refined grains like processed white flour, you can avoid or starve deadly tumors.
You may have heard the term GMO, but you're not alone in not fully understanding the dangers of genetically modified organisms. Why would anyone want to eat something that sounds like that, right?! WRONG! After GMO's were introduced in 1996, Americans with 3 or more chronic illnesses jumped from 7 to 13% in just 9 years. Allergies skyrocketed and so did Autism in children, reproductive and digestion problems. GM vegetables fed to rats caused development of horrifying tumors. One of the biggest culprits was GM bovine growth hormone found in milk. Stay away from these silent killers and choose certified organic, non-GMO verified and locally-grown foods that are produced without biotechnology. You'll be thankful you did later on in
your life.
Cancer cells LOVE refined sugars, which spike insulin levels and and promote cancer growth. High-fructose corn syrup is considered the worst offender and it's found in any sweet you can think of. It's been known for a long time that cancer cells feed off of sugar, so with so many people addicted to sugary treats, it's no wonder why cancer rates have increased.
While many people choose artificial sweeteners to lose weight, they are actually doing way worse damage to the body. People who consume artificial sweeteners in soda, coffee or diet-candy actually end up gaining weight and it does nothing to help those with diabetes. Aspartame found in artificial sweeteners has been known to cause convulsions, cataracts and gastro paresis. Also, artificial sweeteners do nothing to inhibit the body’s ability to monitor its daily calorie consumption, making us crave sweets even more. Another deadly toxin called DKP forms in the body from these fake sweets that produces cancer-causing chemicals, especially brain tumors. To sum it up, there is pretty much NEVER a good reason to ingest artificial sugars into our stomachs.
You may be thinking you're doing the right thing when choosing a food with a "diet" or "low-fat" label, but you're actually doing way more harm than good. Chemical artificial sweetener aspartame, again, is the big culprit, causing cancer, birth defects and heart problems. Think about it - anything "diet" is chemically processed and not REAL food. These foods also contain additives like ones found in cocaine to make you feel good, but also be addicting. Be smart and eat nature's delicious, natural foods - organic only, of course!
Alcohol use is the second leading cause of cancer, right behind tobacco use. While a moderate or low consumption of alcohol can be healthy and lead to a reduced risk of heart disease, excessive drinking is known to cause heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. Excessive alcohol use is the biggest cause of mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, mouth, rectum and breast cancers. Don't worry! You don't need to give up your glass of wine with dinner, but, for your health’s sake, stick to one.
If you love a delicious steak now and then, don't worry! Red meat is actually a good thing in your diet in small doses, but only if it's grass-fed beef, which can actually help fight certain cancers. However, people who eat meat like hamburgers every day have a greater risk in developing deadly cancers, upping their risk to 22% in men and 20% in women. Red meat is particularly good at causing colon cancer. So, enjoy your steak dinner now and then, but don't do it every night of the week and when you do crave red meat, stick to grass-fed,organic beef.
Soft drinks, soda, pop... no matter what you call it, it's still detrimental to your health! Soda is packed full of calories, sugar and artificial ingredients, and has ZERO nutritional benefit. One can of soda contains about ten packets of sugar and most popular diet and sugared sodas are nearly as corrosive to dental enamel as battery acid. Think the occasional soda won't hurt? Studies have shown that only drinking two sodas per week nearly doubles the risk of pancreatic cancer. There are plenty of alternatives out there, so next time you're craving something sweet, think about what you're putting into your body. Your health is an investment, never forget that.
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Wikepedia: BPA
In November 2009, the Consumer Reports magazine published an analysis of BPA content in some canned foods and beverages, where in specific cases the content of a single can of food could exceed the FDA "Cumulative Exposure Daily Intake" limit.[11][47]
The CDC had found bisphenol A in the urine of 95% of adults sampled in 1988–1994[48] and in 93% of children and adults tested in 2003–04.[49] While the EPA considers exposures up to 50 µg/kg/day to be safe, the most sensitive animal studies show effects at much lower doses,[50][51] and several studies of children, who tend to have the highest levels, have found levels over the EPA's suggested safe limit figure.[52]
Comments: I will post more about BPA on my next post.
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