17:59
Wednesday 09 November 2022
I wrote – Hoda Abdel Nasser:
Nutrition is a double-edged sword, there are foods that can help you prevent cancer, in turn other foods can put you at risk for malignant diseases.
In the following lines, “Consult” examines the most important carcinogenic foods, according to the “Healthline” website.
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Foods that can cause cancer
1- Processed meat
There is no question that meat is a good food for human health, but processed types, such as pastrami and sausages, should be completely avoided, as they increase the risk of breast and colorectal cancer.
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2- French fries
The high heat to which potatoes are exposed during frying leads to the formation of acrylamide, a substance that represents a serious danger to the health of the organism, as it leads to blood sugar disorders, cell damage and cancer.
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3- Overcooked foods
Eating too much cooked food, especially meat, can negatively affect the health of the body, because the high heat gives it substances that can lead to cancer.
Therefore, it is necessary to respect the safe cooking time, with the need to expose the utensils, because placing the lids on them favors the formation of carcinogens in food.
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4- Dairy products
Studies have shown that excessive intake of dairy products, especially yogurt, milk, and cheese, can put men at risk for prostate cancer, especially if they have a family history of the disease.
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5- baked goods
The simple carbohydrates found in baked goods and sweets not only cause diabetes and obesity, but also increase the risk of cancer, so it’s best to replace them with complex carbohydrates found in brown rice and oats.
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