Thread: 9 carcinogenic foods we consume daily.

A carcinogen is something that causes cancer. It can be caused by chemicals and radiation, both of these factors can be greatly reduced through the food and lifestyle choices that you make.

1. Processed meats- Any meat that has been preserved by curing, salting or smoking, or by adding chemical preservatives
2. Alcoholic beverages
3. Salted fish (Chinese style)
4. Burned or heavily barbecued foods
5. Red meat including, beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat
6. Hot beverages above 65°C
7. Canned Goods -It is lined with a product called bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been shown to genetically alter the brain cells of rats.
8. Refined Sugar: The biggest cancer causing food (by far) is high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and other refined sugars. They are the source of major insulin spikes and feed the growth of cancer cells.
9. Hydrogenated Oils - Oils are chemically treated, and more chemicals are added to change the smell and taste. They’re packed with unhealthy omega-6 fats

Originally Posted by Adiza

A carcinogen is something that causes cancer. It can be caused by chemicals and radiation, both of these factors can be greatly reduced through the food and lifestyle choices that you make.

1. Processed meats- Any meat that has been preserved by curing, salting or smoking, or by adding chemical preservatives
2. Alcoholic beverages
3. Salted fish (Chinese style)
4. Burned or heavily barbecued foods
5. Red meat including, beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat
6. Hot beverages above 65°C
7. Canned Goods -It is lined with a product called bisphenol-A (BPA), which has been shown to genetically alter the brain cells of rats.
8. Refined Sugar: The biggest cancer causing food (by far) is high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and other refined sugars. They are the source of major insulin spikes and feed the growth of cancer cells.
9. Hydrogenated Oils - Oils are chemically treated, and more chemicals are added to change the smell and taste. They’re packed with unhealthy omega-6 fats

Thanks for sharing this information Adiza, You are right chemical and radiation can cause unusual cells growth in our body which can cause cancer.