6 foods that silently 'feed' cancer cells, don't ignore them
Daily eating habits are the “silent killer” that puts your health in an urgent situation. Below are 5 types of foods that contain cancer-causing agents that you need to know and eliminate.
1. Tea dregs, water dregs
Household items used to store water such as water filters, drinking cups, tea cups, if not cleaned regularly, will form a layer of opaque residue around the rim of the cup, the rim of the bowl. Tea residue contains many heavy metals such as mercury, lead and cadmium, carcinogen nitrite, increasing the risk of liver cancer, kidney cancer and gastrointestinal cancer.
2. Smoked or pickled foods
Studies have shown that people who regularly consume smoked and pickled foods have a 40% higher risk of cancer than normal people. This is because these foods contain large amounts of polycyclic hydrocarbons and benzopyrene - a strong carcinogen.
3. Fried foods
When it comes to ready-to-eat foods, fried foods like potatoes and sweet potatoes are a must-have. However, these foods are deep-fried in oil and contain extremely high amounts of fat, not to mention artificial flavors and preservatives. According to the American Cancer Society, when fried at high temperatures, a substance called acrylamide is produced, which is a carcinogen commonly found in cigarettes.
4. Alcohol
Drinking alcohol can cause fatty liver, which causes chronic damage to liver cells over time, leading to liver disease, cirrhosis and eventually liver cancer. Studies show that 40% of patients with liver cancer are caused by long-term alcohol use.
5. Hot and spicy food
Studies have shown that if the temperature of food reaches 65°C, it will increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Because overheated food can cause serious damage to the gastric mucosa and esophageal mucosa, when the mucosa is repeatedly damaged and becomes chronic, it will cause gastric ulcer and malignant transformation.
6. Rotten fruit
Many people have the habit of using fruit after it has gone bad and only cut off the spoiled part of the fruit and keep the unspoiled part to eat. In fact, when fruit has gone bad, it will produce bacteria that accelerate the mold and mildew process, which is harmful to human health.