Cancer is such a dangerous disease whose name is enough to scare. The figures of cancer victims are increasing day by day. Cancer is a disease that develops due to your unhealthy lifestyle, behind which there can be many reasons like smoking, tobacco, physical stagnation, unprotected sex, etc. However, you cannot tell prominently what are the reasons behind cancer. Unhealthy eating habits can also be one of these. Yes, there are some foods whose intake works to push you toward cancer. Today in this episode, we are going to tell you about some such foods which are best to reduce or avoid completely. Let us know about these diets…

Junk food or fast food
Chicken, chips, crisps, pizza, and burgers are in this category. These processed foods are full of fat and sugar. This increases the risk of cancers of the colorectal, respiratory tract, lips, mouth, tongue, nose, throat, vocal cords, esophagus, and trachea.

Processed meat
Preserved by smoking and salting are unhealthy for your health. These foods can lead to health concerns ranging from weight gain to cancer. Processed meat produces compounds that can be carcinogens. This can put a person at risk of developing colorectal and stomach cancer. Cook meat at home instead of processed meats like hot dogs, salami, and sausages.

Alcohol
Alcohol increases the risk of many diseases along with cancer. It can cause stomach, breast, liver, mouth, and throat cancer. This leads to acetaldehyde chemical, which damages the DNA, and inhibits the body's recovery.

Sugar and Refined Carbohydrates
Sugary foods and refined and processed carbs may indirectly increase your cancer risk. Eating sugary, starchy foods in excess can increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and obesity. According to a 2020 study, both conditions promote inflammation and oxidative stress. It may increase your risk for certain types of cancer.

Overcooked food
Many foods overcook increase the risk of cancer. And according to a 2020 study published by the National Library of Medicine, overcooking meat at high heat produces carcinogenic PAHs and heterocyclic amines. At the same time, these types of substances promote the possibility of cancer by affecting the DNA cells. According to data published by the Food and Drug Administration, overcooking potatoes also increases the risk of cancer.

Canned and Packaged Food
The trend of eating canned or packed foods is slowly and steadily increasing in India. Now you can easily find everything in the market aisles in packaged products which are also very easy to cook. Instant Poha, Noodles, Idli, Upma, Pasta There are many varieties of packaged foods that you can choose from. To be fair, it may make the cooking process hassle-free, but it may also increase the risk of developing cancer.

Dairy products
According to a study published in 2014 by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the consumption of dairy products regularly increases the amount of insulin in the body and increases the chances of prostate cancer. Due to this, the production of prostate cancer cells increases and the possibility of getting prostate cancer remains for a long time. Therefore, always consume such foods in a limited quantity. Their excess not only increases the risk of cancer but is also not healthy for digestion.

Fried food
Excessive consumption of fried foods can cause the degeneration of cancer cells in the body. When foods such as potatoes or meats are fried at high temperatures, a compound called acrylamide is formed. Quoting research, Dr. Parv says that this compound has carcinogenic properties and even damages DNA. In addition, fried foods can also increase oxidative stress and inflammation in the body which are linked to the growth of cancer cells. Find other cooking methods instead of frying foods.