Not everything that tastes good is healthy… Some foods are more harmful than others. While we can’t reduce the risk of cancer to zero, we can avoid increasing the risk.
Here are 20 foods to limit right now. On the contrary, certain foods, known to be anti-cancer, are to be preferred.
White bread
According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas, foods with a high glycemic index, such as white bread, increase the risk of lung cancer by 49%.
Hot drinks
Coffee, tea, chocolate… be careful not to drink them hot! According to the WHO cancer agency, drinking drinks whose temperature exceeds 65° C would increase the risk of cancer of the oesophagus.
French fries
For several years now, health authorities have been concerned about the presence of acrylamide in fried foods. This toxic substance is formed when a food containing starch or sugars is heated above 120°C.
Potato chips
Like French fries, potato chips are suspected of containing acrylamide.
Genetically modified food
Numerous studies have shown that GMOs promote the development of cancerous tumors. Tip, give preference to organic foods.
Grilled meat
It’s well known, as delicious as it is, BBQ grilled meat is bad for your health! Many studies have shown that it could be linked to pancreatic, kidney and even breast cancer.
White pasta
Like white bread, regular consumption of white pasta would not be without danger.
Milk
If milk is particularly recommended for children, it is much less so for adults! And with good reason, according to the Canadian Cancer Society, the animal fat contained in the drink may promote prostate cancer. Consume in moderation.
Processed meat
Bacon, cold cuts, sausages…According to the WHO, eating 50 grams of processed meat per day would increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.
Red meat
Just like processed meat, red meat in high doses would be harmful to health. Eating 100 grams of red meat per day increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 17%.
Heated sunflower oil
According to various studies, sunflower and corn oil are carcinogenic when heated.
Peanuts
While peanuts are best known for their benefits, some may be contaminated with a toxic substance called aflatoxin. Aflatoxin, produced by a fungus, promotes liver cancer. However, the continents mainly concerned are Asia and Africa.
Farmed salmon
A 2004 study points the finger at farmed salmon. People who eat farmed salmon more than once a month have a higher risk of developing cancer than those who eat wild salmon.
Canned tomatoes
According to a 2008 study by the University of Missouri’s XenoAnalytical LLC, canned tomatoes, among others, contain diphenol A. A chemical compound used in the manufacture of plastic products and responsible for breast cancer …
Microwave popcorn
What could be more enjoyable than a bowl of popcorn in front of the Sunday night movie? The problem is that commercially available mix packets are filled with chemicals that can cause cancer of the liver, pancreas and testicles.
Soft drinks
According to a 2012 Swedish study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming a can of soda a day increases the risk of prostate cancer by 40%.
White flour
In addition to containing chlorine dioxide to whiten its appearance, white flour contains potassium bromate, an oxidant that is particularly harmful to humans and considered a possible carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer.
Salted fish
Particularly appreciated in Africa or Asia, salted fish would entail serious health risks. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, regions that consume a lot of this fish would be the most affected by nasopharyngeal cancer.
Alcohol
Consume alcohol, yes, but in moderation. According to a 2016 study conducted by the University of Otago in New Zealand and published in the journal Addiction, drinking alcohol could lead to seven different cancers, namely oropharynx, larynx, oesophagus, liver, colon, rectum and breast. The risks increase with the degree of consumption.
Refined sugar
In addition to obesity and diabetes, refined sugars are known to “feed” cancer cells.