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10 Cancer Causing Foods You Eat Everyday

Nowadays we have to be extra careful about what we put into our bodies to prevent or reduce the chances of getting diseases like cancer. Most of the foods we use and consume on a daily base have been proven to be cancer causing.

Here are the ten most popular everyday foods that increases the causes of cancer.

1. Soda Pop

Soda acidifies the body which causes cancer cells to multiply. Avoid sodas altogether and limit your intake of refined sugars.

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2. Red Meat

There are sugar molecules in red meat that become part of your cells when consumed, your body then attacks it, resulting in inflammation and a higher cancer risk.

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3. Farmed Salmon

Avoiding red meat may result in you consuming more salmon, try avoid the farmed salmon. Studies found it is often full of cancer causing contaminants such as pesticides, antibiotics, PCBs, and even flame retardants. Opt for the wild version instead to get the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids that salmon provides, without contaminants.

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4. Microwaved Popcorn

From the chemical-lined bag to the actual contents, microwave popcorn is at the center of lung cancer debates around the world. Not only are the kernels and oil likely GMO, but the fumes released contain diacetyl, which is toxic to humans.

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5. Hydrogenated Oils

Hydrogenated oils, like vegetable oil, contain trans fats which is considered to be the worst type of fat. It is well known for causing cancer, heart diseases and immune system problems.

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6. Canned Foods

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.

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7. Non-organic fruits

Non-organic fruits are contaminated with pesticides and nitrogen fertilizers. Contamination can lead women to have babies with lower birth weights. Some non-organic fruits are also subjected to hormones, which make them grow larger. Apples, oranges, strawberries  and grapes are the most contaminated non-organic fruits.

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8. White Flour

When flour is refined, all nutritional value is removed and then it is bleached with chlorine gas to make it more appealing to consumers. The glycemic index for white flour is very high – meaning it spikes your insulin levels without providing nutritional fuel. Carbohydrates are converted to sugars by your body, so excessive products that contain white flour can lead to increased insulin resistance.

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9. Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs)

The rapidly growing industry of genetically modified crops are infiltrating food supply at an alarming rate. With more and more corn and soy now genetically modified. Experts say that adequate testing was not done before GMO foods were added to the ingredient listing of thousands of products.

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10. Diet Foods

Most people opt for “diet” products labelled “low-fat”, “fat-free”, or “sugar-free” in the name of going healthy, what they don’t realize is that those missing items are likely to be replaced with chemicals. Diet foods are loaded with artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and flavors, and more.

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