“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?” Ok, it’s not true
anymore when it comes to carcinogens.
It’s
probably not your concern every day, whether or not the foods you’re eating
might contain carcinogens, but with nearly 2 millions of people diagnosed with
some types of cancer just last year, perhaps it’s time for you to consider what
is in your foods could be causing such a huge number of new cancer patients.
Below is a list of top 6 foods that you most likely to eat every day may
contain carcinogens or be suspected of resulting in cancer.
Canned Tomatoes
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Actually, the
lining of most canned foods are made with a chemical called BPA or bisphenol-A.
Even minuscule exposures to BPA can increase the risk of prostate cancer,
breast cancer, early puberty, infertility, metabolic disorders and type II
diabetes, according to the Breast Cancer Fund. Tomatoes are exceptionally
hazardous due to their high acidity, which causes BPA to leach form the lining
of the can into the fruit. Avoid cans and cook fresh instead.
Farmed Salmon
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Studies have
indicated that farmed salmon contain high levels of PCBs (polychlorinated
biphenyls), mercury and dioxins- three cancer-causing chemicals. These fish are
fed unnatural diets and also contaminated with antibiotics, pesticides and
other known carcinogens. Farmed salmon are fed chemicals to make their pinkish
color which should occur naturally but due to the diet of chicken litter that
they are fed. Thus, what is your choice? Go wild when you want to buy salmon.
Microwave Popcorn
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According to
Wikipedia, conventional microwave popcorn bags are lined with PFOA
(Perflourootanoic acid) or C8, a toxin that links to the increased risk of
kidney, liver, bladder and pancreas cancer. How about the content? Though
manufacturers use slightly different ingredients, but most of them use soybean
oil, a GMO product and various preservatives like propyl gallate, a chemical
that causes stomach problems and skin rashes. The good news is that you can
still enjoy microwave popcorn, but just use organic kernels, put them in a
brown paper bag and place it flat in the microwave.
Processed and Red Meat
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Hot dogs,
sausages, bacon and so on contain numerous chemicals and preservatives including
sodium nitrates, which make them look appealing and fresh but are carcinogens.
Smoked meats are extremely dangerous because the meat picks up tar from the
smoking process. A study published in the Journal of BMC Medicine stated that
the excessive salts and chemicals used to make processed meats are hazardous to
health. Participants in the study who ate 160 grams or more of processed meats
increased the risk of early death as much as 44% within 12 years, compared to
those eating 20 grams or less. According to WHO, when it comes to
conventionally prepared red meat, for each 100-gram portion of the stuff eaten
daily, the risk of colorectal cancer increases by 17%. In order to eat meat
safely, go for grass-fed, organic and hormone-free varieties and eat less than
100 grams a day.
Hydrogenated Oils
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All
hydrogenated oils are vegetable oils, which cannot be extracted naturally like butter;
vegetable oils must be chemically removed from their source and then changed to
be more acceptable to consumers and frequently deodorized and colored to look
appealing. All vegetable oils have high levels of Omega-6s and an excess of
Omega-6s causes health issues such as heart disease and cancers, especially
skin cancer. The body also needs Omega-3s, so you should balance these two
acids. When it comes to oil, the best option is to use coconut oils or olive
oils which are naturally extracted.
Potato Chips
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Potato chips
are cheap and great in taste, but the negative effects on the health cannot be
overlooked. They are rich in both fat and calories, which are sure to cause
weight gain. Besides, potato chips are full of trans-fats which can cause high
cholesterol levels, leading to hypertension. Additionally, potato chips contain
artificial flavors, preservatives and colors and are fried in high temperature
to them crispy but this also forms a material called acrylamide, a carcinogen that
is also found in cigarettes. You should try baked apple or banana chips which
are dehydrated or make air popped popcorn and whole wheat pretzels.
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