8 x Foods that Could Cause Cancer – Avoid !!

Cancer is known to breed in Acidic Environments , if your Daily Diet consists of particularly Acidic Foods then you will be more prone to developing Cancer Growth.Diets rich in Processed Meats , Alcohol , Dairy foods & Refined Sugars are well known for aiding cancerous cell growth.

Although no food, special diet, or supplement can prevent cancer, some foods may help to lower the risk, such as leafy green vegetables, berries, and whole grains.Adding more Alkaline Foods to your diet can help Balance the system and Reverse Cancer Cell Growth.

Try adding Foods like Spinach ,Kale , Lettuce ,Cucumber & Aloa Vera or other Leafy Greens to your Diet.They are an Excellent way to detox the body also.You must also try and eliminate  the consumption of Red Meat , Processed Meat’s & Barbecued Meat for Best Results.

By eliminating or reducing notably carcinogenic foods from our diets, we may be able to reduce our chances of developing cancer.

1. Processed Meats
In the USA  around 222 pounds of Meat is eaten per person. Processed meats including sausage, hot dogs, pepperoni, packaged lunch meat, beef jerky, ham, and bacon may increase the odds of developing colorectal cancer. The World Health Organization warns that daily consumption of even one hot dog or a few strips of bacon increases cancer risk by 18%. Processed meats are any that have been cured, smoked, salted, canned, or dried. They contain nitrates, preservatives added to enhance flavor and deter bacteria growth. Nitrates also occur naturally in fresh foods.

2. Hot Beverages
A study in the International Journal of Cancer showed a connection between esophageal cancer and hot beverages. Consuming a beverage such as hot tea at temperatures higher than 140 degrees causes thermal damage to the cells that line the esophagus and may be responsible for this increased risk. Those who drink hot beverages before letting them cool, and also consume alcohol and smoke cigarettes, increase their chances of developing esophageal cancer five-fold.

3. Barbecue
The humble Barbecue maybe a Fun event for all the family but the Black char grilled effect on Meats when Barbecued are highly cancerous.Mainly meat forms chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These chemicals are the result of amino acids, sugars, and creatinine reacting at high temperatures. The juices that drip down onto an open flame or heat source create smoke that releases PAHs, which then adhere to the surface of the meat. Meats cooked at temperatures of 300 degrees Fahrenheit or above or those meats cooked for very long periods, form HCAs. Acrylamides form when starchy foods cook until they are dark brown.

4. Alcoholic Beverages
Even small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of developing cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Alcohol consumption is linked to 5.6% of all new cancers and 4% of cancer deaths. Heavy or regular alcohol use also increases the likelihood of developing cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, colon, and rectum.

5. Dairy
Milk and other dairy products like cheese are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, but studies show that the calcium they contain may lower the risk of colorectal and other types of cancer. However, a high intake of dairy products may increase the possibility of prostate cancer, according to the Physicians Health Study, a 28-year study of more than 21,000 people. Subjects who consumed more than 2.5 servings of dairy products each day were more likely to develop prostate cancer.

6. Refined Carbohydrates and Sugars
People who eat a diet high in refined carbohydrates such as white bread, white rice, pasta, soft drinks, and fruit juices are more likely to develop colon cancer than those who consume mostly whole grains and complex carbohydrates such as fresh vegetables and fruits. Studies support the probability that high blood glucose and insulin levels in the body increase inflammation and along with it, the risk of cancer. The glycemic index measures how fast carbohydrates turn into sugar in the blood. A 2016 study linked excess consumption of high glycemic index foods to an 88% greater risk for prostate cancer.

7. Salt-Cured and Pickled Foods
Cancer studies in the United Kingdom note a higher incidence of nasopharyngeal cancer among those who regularly consume salt-cured fish, a popular dish in China. Research also indicates that eating pickled foods may increase the risk of stomach cancer. According to a study in the American Association for Cancer Research journal, of the 1 million new cases of gastric cancer diagnosed each year, more than half occur in Eastern Asia. Researchers noted a 50% greater likelihood of gastric cancer associated with the consumption of pickled foods, with a higher number of cases in China and Korea.

8. Red Meat
Studies show eating more than 18 ounces of red meat per week can increase the chance of colorectal cancer. Some studies also link processed meats with a higher incidence of colon cancer. Doctors suggest introducing meat-free days and generally cutting back on the amount of red meat consumed.