Cancer causing foods [Photo/healthylife.com]
Your way of life determines your fate when it comes to cancer context. Foods we eat are the major introducers of cancer into our bodies. Some of the cancer-causing foods include;
Microwave Popcorn. Microwave popcorn is a well known for causing lung cancer around the world. The fumes released from artificial butter flavoring in microwave popcorn contain diacetyl, which is carcinogenic and toxic to humans.Grilled Red Meat. Grilled red meat tastes delicious. However, scientists have discovered that preparing meats in this way especially processed meats like hot dogs releases a carcinogen called heterocyclic aromatic amines.Soda and other carbonated drinks. These provide zero nutritional value and uses body the nutrients your body already has from other foods. They High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), dyes, and a host of other chemicals which are carcinogenic.Hydrogenated Oils. Most vegetable oils are chemically extracted from their source, chemically treated, and more chemicals are added to change the smell and taste. After the processing, the vegetable oils are packed with unhealthy omega-6 fats that are unhealthy and have been proven to erode the cell membranes.Salted and Smoked Foods. These products contain preservatives, such as nitrates which activate oncogenes. The oncogenes are carcinogenic genes. The additives used in processed foods can accumulate in your body for a long time. Eventually, such toxins cause damag of the cells and lead to cancer. When smoked foods are cooked at high temperatures, the nitrates are converted to the much more dangerous nitrites.