You all know that cancer is a great threat to our life, but did you know that certain foods you eat every day will cause cancer? Here is a list of 16 cancer-causing foods you probably eat every day.
1. Canned Foods
Most cans are made with a chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA which affects the way genes work inside the brain. So most canned foods are suspected of causing cancer.
2. Soda Pop
Sodas, loaded with sugar, are a main cause of the nationwide obesity and can lead to inflammation, insulin resistance, and gastro-esophageal reflux disease.
3. Farmed Salmon
Farmed salmon are fed on unnatural diets and can become contaminated with chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides, and other known carcinogens.
4. Microwave Popcorn
Microwave popcorn bags contain perfluorooctanoic acid, a toxin linked to infertility in women and increases the risk of kidney, balder, liver, pancreas and testicular cancers. Most popcorns use soybean oil which can cause stomach problems and skin rashes.
5. Processed Meats
Processed Meats such as sausages, hot dogs, and bacon contain numerous chemicals and preservatives that are harmful to your health.
6. Potato Chips
Potato chips are high in weight gaining elements, and their excessive trans-fats and sodium can cause high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
7. Hydrogenated Oils
Hydrogenated oils are frequently deodorized and colored to look appealing. They contain high levels of Omega-6 fatty acids, which can cause heart disease and various cancers, especially skin cancer.
8. Pickled and Smoked Foods
Smoked foods contain considerable amounts of tar which is a known carcinogen. Meanwhile pickled foods, cured by nitrates and also colored, are associated with higher rates of colorectal and stomach cancer.
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