Foods that Can Increase the Risk of Cancer

First things first, most people can eat whatever they want and they’ll never get cancer, however, it is important to acknowledge the fact that cancer is a rather complex disease. There are many different types along with many potential causes. Researchers have still don’t not been able to find all the answers, but what we tell anyone who comes to us seeking expert cancer treatment in Delhi is that a variety of factors can come together and cause cancer. Ask Delhi’s best cancer doctors and they will tell you the same.

We do know that genetics and family history are factors but also external factors that you can control like lifestyle choice; have a far greater impact. In fact, research tells us almost 80-90 percent of malignant tumours are caused by external factors.

Among the most important lifestyle factors you have to take care of and can take care of is your diet. That’s because considerable research has shown that some foods are in fact associated with a greater risk of certain cancers.

Read on to have a closer look at some foods and drinks that can increase the risk of cancer, and what science says about the link between these foods and cancer.

Foods that potentially increase cancer risk

Some foods do increase the risk type 2 diabetes and obesity as well, both associated with certain cancers. Some foods contain carcinogens; harmful substances that cause cancer. However, exposure to carcinogens doesn’t always lead to a person getting cancer. It depends on genetics and the level and amount of exposure  carcinogens.

Here are some foods that contain carcinogens and how they cause cancer

1. Processed Meat

Any type of meat that is preserved by smoking, salting, curing, or canning is preceded meat and both processed white and red meat are found across stores. Some examples of processed meat are salamis,, sausages, ham, pepperoni.

Not the meat itself but the methods used for processing it can create carcinogens. For example processing meat with nitrite can form carcinogens. Processed meat is a huge risk factor for colorectal cancer, stomach cancer, and breast cancer.

2. Fried foods & cancer

When high starch foods are prepared at high temperatures, a compound named acrylamide is formed during frying, baking, roasting, and toasting fried potato products, like chips and fries. Acrylamide has been found to be carcinogenic in studies done on rats and it is probably carcinogenic to humans.

Eating a lot of fried food can cause type 2 diabetes and obesity which can cause oxidative stress and inflammation, further increasing cancer risk.

3. Dairy

There is some evidence linking dairy and prostate candy. Dairy products include milk, cheese and yogurt.

Consuming dairy increases levels of an insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) which is associated with risk of prostate cancer.

4. Sugar and refined carbohydrates

Foods high in sugar and carbohydrates indirectly increase the risk for cancer. Some examples of these foods are sugary beverages, baked food, white pasta, bread, rice and sugary cereals.

Eating high concentration/ of sugary and starchy foods can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity which promote inflammation and oxidative stress. This may increase your risk for certain types of