Everyday Foods That Could Cause Cancer

What you eat everyday can influence the development of some cancers or exaggerate a risk factor like family history. Cancers of the stomach, bowel, lung, prostate and uterus are more likely to develop if your diet is high in fat and low in fruit, vegetables and fiber. High-energy and high-fat diets can lead to obesity and are generally thought to increase the risk of some cancers.

Microwave Popcorn: Yes we know that popcorn can be chosen as a "healthier" snack idea but the lining of microwave popcorn bags contains Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) which has shown to increase instances of kidney, bladder, pancreas, liver and testicular cancers.

Potato Chips: Besides the loads of sodium, trans fat and food coloring among other things, during the potato-chip making process, they are cooked at extremely high temperatures to make them crispy, but an unfortunate side-effect of this process is the creation of a material called Acrylamide – a known carcinogen also found in cigarettes. 

Farmed Salmon: Did you know more than 60% of salmon in the U.S. is farmed? That is a massive issue considering it's one of the most popular foods after many health benefits have been touted by health experts. Salmon that is farmed contains antibiotics, pesticides, chemical additives and known carcinogens. 

Processed Meats: The World Cancer Research Fund recommends people avoid eating processed meats including cured, salted or smoked or ones that have chemical preservatives. This would include hot dogs, ham, bacon, some sausages and burgers. 

Fatty foods: Foods high in fat have been linked to prostate cancer. Stay away from fried foods, fatty meats, and other foods high in saturated and trans fats. 

Highly Salted and Pickled Foods: Foods that are preserved with nitrates add color to the meat. These chemicals may change once inside the body. Pickled foods are very high in salt and need to be limted. Foods that are smoked such as meats and nuts can absorb considerable amounts of tar that smoke produces. Tar is a known carcinogen.