Food plays a very important role in everyone’s health. There are healthy foods that offer important health benefits and act as body protectors against different diseases. However, there are also many unhealthy foods that can increase the risk of cancer, as well as other diseases.

Foods that can increase the risk of cancer are present in many diets and many people are still unaware of the fact. In this article, we’ll reveal  7 foods that can be highly carcinogenic, which we should pay attention to.

Foods that can increase your risk of cancer

Microwave popcorn

Microwave popcorn not only contains hazardous substances inside its packaging, it also creates perfluoro-octanoic acid during the microwave cooking process.

The solution?

If you like popcorn and love to consume it while watching a movie; choose to prepare them at home, with organic corn and vegetable oil.

By the way, this is a healthy, economical and very easy option.

Stuffed meats

Sausage meats have been promoted in recent years as foods high in healthy protein, which deceptively ends up convincing many people to include them in their diet.

However, several studies have confirmed that this type of meat contains nitrites, which may contribute to an increased risk of cancer. Nitrites are responsible for the meat staying fresh for so long, so that it can be marketed for several months.

The solution?

Avoid the consumption of sausage meat and always try to eat meat from animals fed on pasture.

Canned food

Several studies have identified that canned foods could increase the risk of cancer due to a component called Bisphenol-A (BPA) that is present in cans. There is no unanimous opinion when confirming the amount of Bisphenol in canned foods and whether or not it is being transferred to the foods contained within the cans.

The solution?

Reduce your consumption of canned foods and market to those that specifically state that they are BPA-free.

Transgenic foods

Transgenic foods are genetically altered and during the cultivation process they are subjected to herbicides and pesticides that can affect the quality of the product without the consumer realizing it. These chemical components that come into contact with food can be linked to the risk of cancer and other diseases.

The solution?

Support local farmers and choose to always buy organic food.

Soft drinks

Soft drinks seem to be very refreshing in times of thirst and heat when we need to drink something. However, they are unhealthy; since in addition to containing about 8 sugar envelopes per serving, they also contain a number of cancer-related chemicals.

The agent 4-MI (4-methylimidazole), which is what gives cola drinks their characteristic brown color, has been linked to cancer in thousands of individual cases. In addition, it contains high fructose corn syrup, which can help feed cancer cells.

The solution?

Avoid drinking soft drinks and opt for natural juices and water.

“Light” or diet foods

Many people believe that by consuming “light” foods, they will have a more balanced and healthier diet. The sad reality is that these foods only have less sugar and fat than conventional ones, and that’s why they help you lose weight. But they do contain some substances that could be linked to an increased risk of cancer, such as artificial sweeteners.

The solution?

Maintain a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and cereals.

Fast foods

It seems easy to eat a snack in times of hunger when we need something to get through the day.

However, the fried snacks that are easily found in the market; contain a carcinogenic component that arises after food is heated to high temperatures.

This component, known as glycidamine, arises from the metabolization of acrylamide; a substance produced when these foods are fried at high temperatures.

The solution?

It is possible to spend hungry moments with a fruit, a natural shake, yogurt, oilseeds and teas. As well as many other healthy foods that provide health and well being.