Food related to cancer

Cancer:

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) makes a report about cancer-causing processed meats, stating that such meats definitely can cause colorectal cancer

They have also stated that red meat in general “probably” causes cancers such as colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer.

Today, I will mention five food that is related to cancer and you should avoid their consumption to decrease your risk of cancer.

Processed meat like ham has been linked to cancer due to its process in addition to high sodium cancer that is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease.

“Processed meat refers to meat that has been transformed through salting, curing, fermentation, smoking, or other processes to enhance flavor or improve preservation.”

Other processed deli meats, such as pastrami, salami, pepperoni, and the like, present the same cancer-causing risk.

Sausage is another kind of processed meat that was given as an example in the IARC press release as being cancer-causing.

The IARC has stated that “each 50-gram portion of processed meat eaten daily increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.”

Beef jerky also falls into processed meat group and was listed as a specific example in the IARC press release as a processed meat that can cause cancer.

Hot dogs are also listed as processed meat that causes cancer.

According to the IARC, the equivalent of one hot dog per day is enough to increase the risk of colorectal cancer by 18%.

Corned beef was also one of the examples listed by the IARC as a processed meat linked to colorectal cancer.

Canned meat and meat-based preparations in addition to sauces are listed on the processed food menu.

Sources:

https://www.verywellhealth.com/foods-that-cause-cancer-

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/26/italy-parma-ham-defend-prosciutto-processed-meat-scare-cancer