There many common food and drugs that
can increase your cancer risk. Here is a list of the top 10+ foods/drugs that
can increase your risk of developing cancer:
Note: No single food or group of foods can cause cancer. Instead it's a combination of several factors, including eating toxic foods, high stress, hormone imbalances, weak immunity and age.
Note: No single food or group of foods can cause cancer. Instead it's a combination of several factors, including eating toxic foods, high stress, hormone imbalances, weak immunity and age.
1. Artificial sweeteners. Most
people use artificial sweeteners to either lose weight or because they
are diabetic and must avoid sugar. The main problem in all this is that
there are numerous studies that show people who consume artificial
sweeteners on a regular basis, such as in sodas, or coffee sweeteners,
actually gain weight. It also does little or nothing to help those with
diabetes.
In fact, artificial sweeteners actually make it even more difficult to control their blood sugar levels and worsen conditions that are related to diabetes such as cataracts and gastro paresis. Sometimes aspartame has been found to cause convulsions, which some people will mistake for an insulin reaction.
Not to mention that artificial sweeteners inhibit your body’s ability to monitor its daily calorie consumption and make the body crave even more sweets. Well, we’ve already discussed how refined sugars can cause cancer.
There is mounting evidence that the chemicals that make up these sweeteners, especially aspartame, break down in the body into a deadly toxin called DKP. When your stomach processes this chemical, it in turn produces chemicals that can cause cancer, especially brain tumors.
In fact, artificial sweeteners actually make it even more difficult to control their blood sugar levels and worsen conditions that are related to diabetes such as cataracts and gastro paresis. Sometimes aspartame has been found to cause convulsions, which some people will mistake for an insulin reaction.
Not to mention that artificial sweeteners inhibit your body’s ability to monitor its daily calorie consumption and make the body crave even more sweets. Well, we’ve already discussed how refined sugars can cause cancer.
There is mounting evidence that the chemicals that make up these sweeteners, especially aspartame, break down in the body into a deadly toxin called DKP. When your stomach processes this chemical, it in turn produces chemicals that can cause cancer, especially brain tumors.
2. Canned goods: Most cans are lined with a product called bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been shown to genetically alter the brain cells of rats. Many plastic goods, thermal paper, water lines, and many dental composites also contain BPA.
3. Diet foods, beverages. If
you see buzz words like “diet”, “low-fat”, “fat-free”, or ‘sugar-free”
then those missing items are likely to be replaced with chemicals. Diet
foods are loaded with artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and
flavors, and more. One artificial sweetener, Saccharin, was determined
to cause cancer in lab rats, as the National Cancer Institute points
out. As for food dyes and coloring, “The three most widely used dyes,
Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6, are contaminated with known carcinogens,
says CSPI. Another dye, Red 3, has been acknowledged for years by the
Food and Drug Administration to be a carcinogen, yet is still in the
food supply.” Choosing the regular version of these foods in moderation
is a better option than the diet conterparts.
Even
worse than conventional sugar-sweetened soda pop, is "diet" soda
pop and various other diet beverages and foods. A recent scientific
review issued by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) of more than
20 separate research studies found that aspartame, one of the most
common artificial sweeteners, causes a range of illnesses including
birth defects and cancer. Sucralose (Splenda), saccharin and various
other artificial sweeteners have also been linked to causing cancer.
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk)
(http://www.dailymail.co.uk)
4. Farmed salmon. Farmed salmon
is another high-risk cancer 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 it is often contaminated with carcinogenic
chemicals, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), flame retardants,
pesticides, and antibiotics.
(http://www.albany.edu/ihe/salmonstudy/pressrelease.html)
(http://www.albany.edu/ihe/salmonstudy/pressrelease.html)
5. Fast Foods esp. Kentucky Fried Chicken. All
fast foods are loaded with chemicals and carcinogens, including the
antibiotics, growth hormones and other chemicals that they feed to the
chickens used by fast food places such as KFC and Popyeyes.
6. Genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).
With no testing done by the FDA to ensure safety, GMOs (genetically
modified organisms) have made their way into the majority of our foods.
These GMO foods have been modified to withstand heavy doses of a
pesticide called glyphosate OR are engineered to contain a toxin that
kills bugs. Not enough independent studies have been done to prove
safety or danger, but independent testing has shown to cause rapid tumor
growth in lab rats. Currently GMOs do not have to be disclosed on food
labels in the US. In addition, Glyphosate, which is the most common
pesticide sprayed on GM crops and an additional 200 crops, has been
linked to Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, birth defects, intestinal discomfort,
among other things. The only way to avoid GMOs and pesticides is to
choose foods that are certified organic.
To
avoid GMOs, don't eat foods made from conventional corn, soybeans, and
canola. Use certified organic, certified non-GMO verified, and
locally-grown foods that are produced naturally without biotechnology.
7. French Fries/Potato Chips.
These good-tasting snack foods are loaded with carcinogens, food dyes,
synthetic salt, and hydrogenated oils just to name a few. These fast
food staples are fried in hydrogenated vegetable oil and then heavily
salted. The high salt content increases the risk of high blood pressure
as well as other health problems. In addition, foods heated above a
certain temperature have high levels of acrylamide. According to the
National Cancer Institute, acrylamide is found in cigarette smoke and
industrial building materials, as well some foods. Both french fries and
potato chips were found to have higher levels of this chemical that
studies have shown increase the risk of cancer. Potatoes are also part
of the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” meaning they have
some of the most pesticide residue of all the fruits and vegetables.
8. Fruits such as apples, grapes, and other 'dirty' fruits. Many people think they are eating healthy when they buy apples, grapes, or strawberries from the store. But unless these fruits are organic or verified to be pesticide-free, they could be a major cancer risk. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that up to 98 percent of all conventional produce, and particularly the type found on its "dirty" fruits list, is contaminated with cancer-causing pesticides.(http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/list/)
9. Hydrogenated oils. They are
commonly used to preserve processed foods and keep them shelf-stable.
But hydrogenated oils alter the structure and flexibility of cell
membranes throughout the body, which can lead to a host of debilitating
diseases such as cancer. Some manufacturers are phasing out the use of
hydrogenated oils and replacing them with palm oil and other safer
alternatives, but trans fats are still widely used in processed foods.
(http://www.naturalnews.com/010095_hydrogenated_oils_unhealthy.html)
(http://www.naturalnews.com/010095_hydrogenated_oils_unhealthy.html)
10. Microwave popcorn. There is more than just kernels in most microwave popcorn. It contains PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) which is a likely carcinogen. Dr. Andrew Weil sets the record straight about microwave popcorn, explaining artificial butter contains another dangerous chemical that can damage the lungs when inhaled. In fact, a couple of years ago a Colorado court awarded a man a $7.2 million settlement for “popcorn lung” which is a lung condition from inhaling too much microwave popcorn. To reduce your risk of exposure to these chemicals, air pop your popcorn and add your own flavoring instead.
In
addition, those bags of microwave popcorn are lined with chemicals that
are linked to causing not only infertility but also liver, testicular,
and pancreatic cancers. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
recognizes the perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in microwave popcorn bag
linings as "likely" carcinogenic, and several independent studies have
linked the chemical to causing tumors. Similarly, the diacetyl chemical
used in the popcorn itself is linked to causing both lung damage and
cancer.
11. Processed foods with hydrogenated oil.
Hydrogenated oils, like vegetable oil, contain trans fats. The Mayo
Clinic says it’s considered to be the worst type of fat there is. It’s
known to cause cancer, heart disease, and immune system problems says
Dr. David Brownstein of News Mac Health. In fact, there is no safe
amount of trans fats in your diet. Even the FDA has made a preliminary
determination to say trans fats are not generally regarded as safe, like
previously thought. You can avoid hydrogenated oil but instead
choosing coconut, palm, or olive oil. Organic butter is a better option
as well.
12. Processed meats. Most processed meat products, including lunch meats, bacon, sausage, and hot dogs, contain chemical preservatives that make them appear 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 and other forms of cancer, so be sure to choose only uncured meat products made without nitrates, and preferably from grass-fed sources.
Bacon,
lunch meat, hot dogs, sausages, and other processed meats have been
shown to increase the risk of pancreatic cancer by 67% a study by the
University of Hawaii concluded. More shocking statistics shared by the
Organic Consumer’s Association reveal hot dogs commonly contain sodium
nitrite, a cancer causing ingredient the USDA has been trying to ban
since the 1970s. Leukemia risks soared a staggering 700% with hot dog
consumption. Look for meats free of nitrites to help reduce your risk
with these cancer causing foods.
13. Red Meat.
A recent study confirms the belief that red meat increases cancer
risks. In an article from the San Diego Union Tribune detailing the
study, a sugar molecule, called Neu5Gc, becomes part of your own cells
when it’s consumed. Your body then attacks it, resulting in inflammation
and a higher cancer risk. Medscape reveals previous studies also show
an increase in breast cancer among women who consumed more red meat. You
don’t need to cut out red meat entirely. In fact, CNCA Health says just
opt for grass fed organic beef or bison, which contains conjugated
linoleic acis that can actually fight against certain cancers. Also,
keep red meat consumption to a minimum to further decrease your risk.
But, you can still enjoy that T-bone every once in a while, but not every night, perhaps not even every week.
Save those steaks for a once in while treat and be sure you are
consuming grass fed, organic beef for your best health.
14. Refined white flours. Refined
flour is a common ingredient in processed foods, but its excess
carbohydrate content is a serious cause for concern. A study published
in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Mile Markers, and Prevention found
that regular consumption of refined carbohydrates was linked to a 220
percent increase in breast cancer among women. High-glycemic foods in
general have also been shown to rapidly raise blood sugar levels in the
body, which directly feeds cancer cell growth and spread.
Bleached
food doesn’t sound like a good thing, because it isn’t. Traces of the
chemicals remain in the food. Also, highly processed flours also have a
high carbohydrate content which upset the blood sugar balance inside our
body and leads to a higher production of insulin and thus feeds cancer
cells. Avoid carbohydrates that are highly processed such as white
bread, white pasta, white rice, soda & concentrated fruit juices
to avoid this reaction in your body.
(http://www.naturalnews.com/001812_cancer_prevention.html)
15. Refined sugars. The same goes for refined sugars, which tend to rapidly spike insulin levels and feed the growth of cancer cells. Fructose-rich sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are particularly offensive, as cancer cells have been shown to quickly and easily metabolize them in order to proliferate. And since cookies, cakes, pies, sodas, juices, sauces, cereals, and many other popular, mostly processed, food items are loaded with HFCS and other refined sugars, this helps explain why cancer rates are on the rise these days.
15. Refined sugars. The same goes for refined sugars, which tend to rapidly spike insulin levels and feed the growth of cancer cells. Fructose-rich sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) are particularly offensive, as cancer cells have been shown to quickly and easily metabolize them in order to proliferate. And since cookies, cakes, pies, sodas, juices, sauces, cereals, and many other popular, mostly processed, food items are loaded with HFCS and other refined sugars, this helps explain why cancer rates are on the rise these days.
Refined
sugar is also a danger because it is typically genetically modified
sugar beets. CNCA health warns this, in turn, feeds cancer cells.
Fructose, the type of sugar found in soda, is a serious cancer culprit
as well. It contains caramel color, a known carcinogen. Soda acidifies
the body, which in turn causes cancer cells to multiply. Skip the sodas
altogether to limit your intake of refined sugars.
16. Soda/Diet Soda. Like processed
meats, soda has been shown to cause cancer. Soda is also linked to
obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Loaded with sugar, food chemicals, and
colorings, soda acidifies the body and literally feeds cancer cells.
Common soda chemicals like caramel color and its derivative
4-methylimidazole (4-MI) have also specifically been linked to causing
cancer.
(http://www.naturalnews.com/031383_caramel_coloring_cola.html)
17. Tobacco/Alcohol. Tobacco
and alcohol are obviously not foods, but we do put these toxic drugs
into our mouth. Tobacco use is, by far, a major leading risk factor of
cancer and of death from cancer. People who use tobacco products or who
are regularly around environmental tobacco smoke (also called secondhand
smoke) have an increased risk of cancer because tobacco products and
secondhand smoke have many chemicals that damage DNA.
Tobacco use triggers many types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, larynx (voice box), mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon and rectum, and cervix, as well as acute myeloid leukemia. People who use smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco) have increased risks of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas.
There is no safe level of tobacco use. People who use any type of tobacco product are strongly urged to quit. People who quit smoking, regardless of their age, have substantial gains in life expectancy compared with those who continue to smoke. Also, quitting smoking at the time of a cancer diagnosis reduces the risk of death.
Concerning alcohol, an American study that followed the diet and lifestyles of more than 200,000 women for almost 14 years found that postmenopausal women who drank one drink per day or less had an almost 30 percent increase in breast cancer rates compared to women who did not drink at all.
Alcohol use is the second leading cause of cancer, right behind tobacco use. While a moderate or low consumption of alcohol can be healthy and lead to a reduced risk of heart disease, excessive drinking is known to cause heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. In 2007, experts working for the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer looked at the scientific evidence regarding cancer and alcohol use from 27 different studies. They found sufficient evidence to state that excessive alcohol use is the main cause of mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, mouth, rectum, and female breast cancers.
But, don’t fret! You can still enjoy that glass of wine with dinner, but, for your health’s sake, no more than one!
18. Cow's Milk. Dairy milk contains cow hormones
that have been linked to breast and prostate cancer. On top of large
amounts of oestrogen and progesterone being present in the milk, Bovine
Growth Hormone is also injected on a weekly basis into dairy cows in
some countries to make them grow bigger faster, and produce more milk to
sell. Tobacco use triggers many types of cancer, including cancer of the lung, larynx (voice box), mouth, esophagus, throat, bladder, kidney, liver, stomach, pancreas, colon and rectum, and cervix, as well as acute myeloid leukemia. People who use smokeless tobacco (snuff or chewing tobacco) have increased risks of cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and pancreas.
There is no safe level of tobacco use. People who use any type of tobacco product are strongly urged to quit. People who quit smoking, regardless of their age, have substantial gains in life expectancy compared with those who continue to smoke. Also, quitting smoking at the time of a cancer diagnosis reduces the risk of death.
Concerning alcohol, an American study that followed the diet and lifestyles of more than 200,000 women for almost 14 years found that postmenopausal women who drank one drink per day or less had an almost 30 percent increase in breast cancer rates compared to women who did not drink at all.
Alcohol use is the second leading cause of cancer, right behind tobacco use. While a moderate or low consumption of alcohol can be healthy and lead to a reduced risk of heart disease, excessive drinking is known to cause heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. In 2007, experts working for the World Health Organizations International Agency for Research on Cancer looked at the scientific evidence regarding cancer and alcohol use from 27 different studies. They found sufficient evidence to state that excessive alcohol use is the main cause of mouth, esophagus, liver, colon, mouth, rectum, and female breast cancers.
But, don’t fret! You can still enjoy that glass of wine with dinner, but, for your health’s sake, no more than one!
According to The China Study, 2005, Bovine causes the chemical IGF-1 to be released, which has been linked to a whole host of diseases, including breast and prostate cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and gynecomastia (growth of breasts in men).
In the same study, Dr T Colin Campbell found that casein (milk protein) promoted cancer in all stages of its development. And that the amount of cancer growth could be controlled based on the amount of casein in the diet.
When we drink milk, some of these milk proteins are wholly absorbed into the bloodstream, where they eventually come into contact with our body’s own immune cells.
Recognizing the cow’s milk protein as a foreign invader, these immune cells go about attacking the protein, as well as forming a 'memory' of that protein such that, in the event that is ever enters the bloodstream again, the immune cells will be able to respond faster.
However, the cow’s milk protein is very similar to proteins that already exist in our bodies, and as a result the immune cells become 'confused' and start to use their memory to attack the body’s own proteins and cells, which may cause an autoimmune disease.
Myth About Milk and Calcium: Since childhood, it has been hammered into us that we should drink milk because we need the calcium, otherwise our bones will not grow big and strong.
We are told we will get osteoporosis if we don’t drink milk. We see celebrities on the sides of buses with white milky moustaches, exclaiming “Got Milk?” All this pro-dairy talk has resulted in people adding cheese to everything, and innocent kids downing pints of milk before bed and pouring it over their breakfasts every morning.
However, The Harvard Nurses’ Health Study, which started in 1989 and followed more than 75,000 women for 12 years, showed absolutely no protective effect of dairy consumption on fracture risk in bones.
Milk sugar (lactose) can't be digested properly: In order to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk, our body must produce the enzyme, lactase. But humans naturally lose all traces of this enzyme after they are around two years old - after they should be stopping breast feeding.
But because humans have been so subjected to milk as adults over so many years now, signs that we can’t properly digest milk just go unnoticed. So many people are still labelled as having lactose intolerance and milk allergies, but in actual fact we all are intolerant as adults.
Many experts believe that milk is meant for growing babies, not adults. So when adults drink milk, because we have no lactase to break it down, the undigested milk sugars end up in the colon, producing gas that can cause cramping, bloating, nausea, flatulence and diarrhea.
Oh, by the way, we are the only species on the planet that insists on drinking milk as adults. We are also the only species on the planet that drinks the milk of another species. Interesting, isn’t it? When you look at it from that perspective, it’s really strange that us humans drink cows’ milk.
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