6 foods that silently 'feed' cancer cells, don't ignore them

1. Tea dregs, water dregs

Household water containers such as water filters, drinking cups, and tea cups, if not cleaned regularly, will form a layer of opaque residue around the edges of the cup and bowl. Tea residue contains many heavy metals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium, and carcinogens such as nitrite, which increase 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 developing cancer than normal people. This is because these foods contain large amounts of polycyclic hydrocarbons and benzopyrene - a strong carcinogen.

3. Fried food

When it comes to ready-to-eat foods, fried foods such as 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, 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 liver cancer patients are caused by long-term alcohol use.

5. Spicy food

Studies have shown that if the temperature of food reaches 65°C, it will increase the risk of esophageal cancer. Because food that is too hot 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 cutting off the spoiled part of the fruit and keeping the unspoiled part to eat. In fact, when fruit goes bad, it will produce bacteria that accelerate the mold and mildew process, which is harmful to human health.