10 foods that cause Cancer

10 Foods That Cause Cancer

Never Eat Them Again!

The claim that “everything causes cancer” has become a popular hyperbole that some use as a rhetorical theme to excuse their own dietary mistakes and lifestyle, especially for those who are at risk of cancer. But the truth of the matter is that many common foods have, in fact, been scientifically proven to increase the risk of developing cancer, and some of them significantly. Here are 10 of the most harmful, cancer-causing foods that you should never eat again:

1.- Genetically Modified Organisms:

Needless to say, genetically modified organisms have no legitimate place in any cancer-free diet, especially now that both transgenic organisms and the chemicals used to grow them have been shown to cause rapid tumor growth. But GMOs are everywhere, even in most foods derived from conventional corn, soy, and canola. However, you can avoid them by choosing organic certification, non-GMO verification, and locally grown foods that are produced naturally without biotechnology. (http://www.naturalnews.com)

2.- Processed Meats

Many processed meat products, including meats, bacon, sausages, and hot dogs, contain chemical preservatives that make them look fresh and appealing, but that can also cause cancer. Both sodium nitrite and sodium nitrate have been linked to significantly increasing the risk of colon cancer and other types of cancer, so be sure to select only uncured meat products made without nitrates, and preferably grass-fed. (http://www.organicconsumers.org/foodsafety/processedmeat050305.cfm)

3.- Microwave Popcorn

They may be convenient, but microwave popcorn bags are filled with chemicals that are linked not only to infertility but also to liver, testicular, and pancreatic cancers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes that perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) found in the lining of microwave popcorn bags is “likely” carcinogenic, and there are several independent studies that have linked the chemical to tumor formation. Similarly, the chemical diacetyl used in the popcorn is associated with both lung damage and cancer. (http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400701/ Microwave-Popcorn -Threat.html)(http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400701/ Microwave-Popcorn -Threat.html)

4.- Sodas

Like processed meats, sodas have also been shown to cause cancer. Filled with sugar, food chemicals, and colorings, sodas acidify the body and literally feed cancer cells. Common chemicals in sodas like caramel color and its derivative 4-methylimidazole (4-MI) have also been specifically linked to causing cancer. (http://www.naturalnews.com/031383_caramel_coloring_cola.html)

5.- Light Foods and Beverages

They are even worse than conventional sugar-sweetened sodas, although the soda may be ‘light’ and various other foods and beverages. A recent scientific study published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) from over 20 different research studies found that aspartame, one of the most common artificial sweeteners, causes a range of diseases including birth defects and cancer. Sucralose (Splenda), saccharin, and other artificial sweeteners have also been linked to causing cancer. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk)

6.- White Refined Flours

Refined flour is a common ingredient in processed foods, but its excessive carbohydrate content is a serious cause for concern. A study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention found that regular consumption of refined carbohydrates was linked to a 220% increase in breast cancer among women. High glycemic foods in general have also been shown to rapidly elevate the body’s blood sugar levels, which directly feeds the growth and spread of cancer cells. (http://www.naturalnews.com/001812_cancer_prevention.html)

7.- Refined Sugars

The same goes for refined sugars, which tend to rapidly spike insulin levels and promote the growth of cancer cells. Fructose-rich sweeteners like high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are particularly offensive, as cancer cells have been shown to easily and quickly metabolize it in order to proliferate. And with cookies, cakes, pies, sodas, juices, sauces, cereals, and many other popular products, mostly processed, filled with high fructose corn syrup and other refined sugars, this helps to explain why cancer rates are rising these days. (http://www.naturalnews.com/038071_cancer_sugar_sweets.html)

8.- Apples, Grapes, and Other “Unhealthy” Fruits

Many people think they are eating healthy when they buy apples, grapes, and strawberries from the store. But unless those fruits are organic or verified to be pesticide-free, they can pose a great cancer risk. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that up to 98% of conventional produce, particularly of the type found on its ‘dirty dozen’ list of fruits, are contaminated with cancer-causing pesticides. (http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/)

9.- Farmed Salmon

Farmed salmon is another high cancer risk food, according to Dr. David Carpenter, Director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at the University of Albany. According to his assessment, farmed salmon not only lacks vitamin D, but is often contaminated with cancer-causing chemicals , PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), flame retardants, pesticides, and antibiotics. (http://www.albany.edu/ihe/salmonstudy/pressrelease.html).

10.- Hydrogenated Oils

Typically used to preserve processed foods and keep them stable on the shelf. Hydrogenated oils alter the structure and flexibility of cell membranes throughout the body, which can lead to a range of debilitating diseases like cancer. Some manufacturers are gradually phasing out the use of hydrogenated oils and replacing them with palm oil and other safer alternatives, but hydrogenated fats are still widely used in processed foods. (http://www.naturalnews.com/010095_hydrogenated_oils_unhealthy.html).