Cancer continues to be a deadly disease claiming thousands of lives every year across the world. In such a situation, whenever there is news of any of our relatives or neighbors having cancer, people get goosebumps. Due to this disease, the patient breaks down in such a way that it becomes very difficult to recover from it. In such a situation, it is prudent to prevent cancer. Do you know that some mistakes related to food in everyday life can also cause cancer? In such a situation, if these mistakes are rectified by changing your lifestyle, then cancer can be prevented. Let us know about these mistakes related to these food items.
Heating food in the oven
Often people heat food in a plastic box in the oven. Heating food in the oven releases a dangerous chemical called endocrine destruction from plastic. Which dissolves with food and goes into the body. Due to this, there is a bad effect on health and the risk of cancer also increases.
Fried food
For frying fried food, oil is heated on a high flame. By doing this, a compound called acrylamide starts forming. According to research, acrylamide compounds damage DNA, which increases the risk of diseases, including cancer. Experts say that some people have a habit of eating fried food. Eating such food also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity. These conditions can increase stress and inflammation in the body, which can further increase the risk of cancer.
Food in a plastic container
Colorful and beautiful plastic utensils have become a part of every kitchen these days. From dinner plates to tiffin and coffee mugs, people are also preferring to buy plastic. These utensils made of plastic are dangerous for health. By putting hot food or beverages in them, harmful chemicals start dissolving in them and harm their health.
Overcooked food
There is a habit of overcooking food in Indian homes, due to which all its vitamins and minerals are destroyed by that food. But there some people cook the food on high flame or directly in the fire and then consume them. Eating such food can increase the risk of cancer. Cooking non-veg in high heat leads to the formation of many such compounds, which change the DNA of cells and increase the risk of cancer. Therefore, instead of cooking directly on high flame, use a pressure cooker. Apart from this, you can roast or bake on low flame.
Microwave popcorn
According to Professor Eitan Yafenoff, chairman of the Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, microwave popcorn is loaded with artificial butter. Due to this, the toxic compound diacetyl is present in the coming fragrance which causes lung cancer. That's why these microwave popcorns are also called "butter bombs".
Nonstick Burnt Food
Nowadays people cook food with nonstick utensils for convenience. If the food gets burnt then it should not be eaten at all. A chemical called acrylamide starts forming in burnt food, which mixes with the food and reaches the stomach. This chemical causes cancer. That's why burnt food should never be eaten.
Canned food
Whether children or old people, the craze of canned things is speaking on everyone's mind. After drinking soft drinks or plain water packed in plastic bottles, many people fill them again and keep them in the refrigerator. But very few people know that most of the cans consist of a product called Bisphenol-A (BPA). are made. Which can increase the risk of getting cancer. In such a situation, to protect your DNA from cancer, include fresh vegetables in your diet.
