8 foods with the highest potential to cause cancer

There are many types of food that seem very popular but have a very high potential to cause cancer that you should pay attention to limit.

1. Industrial popcorn

Although only commercially available popcorn bags have been shown to contain carcinogens, the food poses other potential health risks.

Popcorn bags contain perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). Numerous human and animal studies have shown that this chemical increases the risk of kidney, bladder, liver, pancreatic, and testicular cancers.

It also causes respiratory distress syndrome. Workers in popcorn factories often suffer from this condition because they inhale diacetyl, a flavoring that gives popcorn its distinctive flavor.

2. Canned tomatoes

Almost all canned food packaging contains a chemical called bisphenol-A, also known as BPA. This chemical increases the risk of breast and prostate cancer, infertility, early puberty, metabolic disorders, and type 2 diabetes. But tomatoes are the most dangerous because they are highly acidic, causing BPA to leach into the food from the packaging.

3. Farmed salmon

More than 60% of salmon sold in the US is farmed. Studies show that farmed salmon contains high levels of PCBs, mercury, and dioxins, three chemicals that cause cancer.

These fish are often fed feed containing chemicals, antibiotics, and pesticides. The light pink color of the fish is also dyed. Farmed salmon has fewer health benefits and is low in omega-3 fatty acids.

4. Hydrogenated oils

These oils are used to cook processed foods to keep them fresh for longer. But these oils can affect the structure and flexibility of cell membranes, which can lead to cancer.

Vegetable oils also contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which are linked to heart disease and an increased risk of various cancers, especially skin cancer. The human body needs some omega-6, but it must be balanced with omega-3.

5. Processed meat

Sausages, bacon, hotdogs… contain many chemicals and preservatives, including sodium nitrates that keep them fresh for a long time, but this is also a known carcinogen.

Smoked meats are even more dangerous because they absorb tar (from cigarettes) during the smoking process. The excess salt and chemicals in processed meats can be hazardous to your health.

Research shows that people who eat more than 160 grams of processed meat increase their risk of early death by 44% over 12 years.

6. Bread

According to the Environmental Working Group, 68 types of bread, baked goods and starch products sold in supermarkets in the US have been identified as containing potassium bromate. This substance, also known as bromine powder, helps speed up the cooking process, keeping bread whiter and fluffier.

But this substance causes nervous system disorders, increases the risk of cancer. In Europe, the UK, Canada, Brazil have banned the use of potassium bromate. When buying bread, you should carefully read the ingredients on the packaging.

7. Refined sugar

Tumors use sugar to survive and grow. To thrive, cancer cells require high fructose sweeteners like corn syrup. These sweeteners are metabolized by cancer cells more quickly and easily than other sweeteners.

8. Alcohol

Besides tobacco, alcohol is another common cause of cancer. Although small amounts of alcohol can reduce the risk of heart disease, excessive alcohol consumption causes heart failure and stroke, as well as cancer.

Scientists of the World Health Organization believe that alcohol is the main cause of cancer of the mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, rectum, and breast cancer in women. Women should only drink about 1 glass of wine per day, men can drink 2 glasses.

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