CANCER is a silent killer and is one of the deadliest diseases. Off late, there has been a sudden spike in cancer cases. This is mainly due to lifestyle and food habits. While smoking, sun exposure, alcohol etc make people prone to cancer, regular consumption of some food items can also increase the risk of cancer.
Certain changes in lifestyle and dietary habits like avoiding adulterated and packaged food can help prevent the risk of cancer. There are specific food items that are said to cause cancer and can increase the risk of developing it. Here are 5 food items that one should avoid in order to prevent the risk of cancer.
Potato chips
The favourite and one of the most consumed products, potato chips are said to be rich in saturated fat and various preservatives. They contain acrylamide which increases the risk of cancer.
Processed meat
Processed meat is the kind of meat that has been treated with various chemicals to preserve flavour. This is done by various processes like salting, curing and smoking.
Vegetable Oil
The most often used ingredient in every Indian household, vegetable oil is extracted by a chemical process. They consist of various harmful chemicals that are used to preserve their colour and increase shelf life.
Low-fat products
Products labelled as ‘low-fat’ contain additives and are chemically produced. They contain a chemical artificial sweetener called aspartame, which causes cancer.
Red meat
Regular consumption of red meat is said to increase the risk of colon cancer, colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer.
(SOURCE: Pink Villa)
