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10 cancer-causing foods you must avoid

^{Published on 2024-12-16 02:23:28 - Indiatimes}
 

• Certain foods can increase cancer risk. Processed meats, refined sugar, alcohol, and potato chips are among the culprits. Dairy, artificial colors, so

The article from Times of India lists ten foods that should be avoided due to their potential to increase cancer risk. These include processed meats like bacon and hot dogs, which contain preservatives like nitrates that can form carcinogenic compounds; deep-fried foods that produce acrylamide, a known carcinogen; sugary drinks linked to obesity and increased cancer risk; alcohol, which can lead to various cancers including liver and breast cancer; charred or burnt foods containing heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); refined white flour products that spike blood sugar levels; microwave popcorn with its chemical lining potentially releasing harmful substances; canned foods often lined with BPA, an endocrine disruptor; farm-raised salmon with higher levels of contaminants; and hydrogenated oils, which contain trans fats linked to cancer. The article emphasizes the importance of dietary choices in cancer prevention, advocating for a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods.

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[ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/10-cancer-causing-foods-you-must-avoid/articleshow/116345462.cms ]

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