Food is essential for us to survive and stay healthy. But did you know that some of the foods we eat can harm us? Yes, no matter how much we eat healthy food, it sometimes causes serious harm to the body. It also increases the risk of cancer. So, read on to know what types of foods can cause cancer.
Meat, our favorite food, can cause cancer. It changes the dna of your cells. It increases your risk of cancer. Likewise, eating too much fried food sometimes increases the risk of cancer. Reusing heated cooking oil for cooking also increases the risk of cancer. Also, eating too much processed meat can sometimes increase the risk of cancer. Salty foods such as salted fish can also cause cancer.
High consumption of red meats such as beef and mutton increases the risk of cancer. So limit your intake of these as well. And foods high in sugar, high-sugar soft drinks, other chemicals, and very sweet foods increase the risk of certain cancers. Also, heavy drinking can increase the risk of certain cancers. So cut back on alcohol too. It is good for overall health.
It is better to use ghee, coconut oil, peanut oil instead of hydrogenated fats. Better not to indulge in energy drinks. Do not go for very hot food. Also, do not burn cigarettes, beedis etc. Tobacco products act as carcinogens. Don't stay in the sun too much. Protection from sunlight is essential. Reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution.
A healthy diet should be taken especially to prevent cancer..Physical exercise is essential. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer in infants. Likewise, children should be vaccinated against hepatitis B and HPV. Also, adults should participate in periodic cancer screening programs.
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