How we eat our way to cancer :: Kenya

1. Breeding fish

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To lead a healthier life, most of us have adopted white meat like chicken and fish. However, unlike saltwater fish, farmed fish does not contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids that help prevent and manage heart disease and lower blood pressure. . The recommended saltwater fish feed on deep-sea plankton and small fish found in their natural habitat. As water plans are artificial, farmed fish could be contaminated with pesticides and carcinogenic chemicals.

2. Microwave Popcorn

Microwave popcorn and chemical-lined bags cause cancer. The grains, unless they are organic, are likely to be genetically modified. In addition, vapors from the artificial aroma of butter contain diacetyl which is harmful to humans. If you fancy popcorn, do it the old way – it's healthier and tastier.

3. Processed Meat

Bacon, sausages, ham, hot dogs and other processed meat contain carcinogenic chemicals. The International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization (WHO) said that processed meat was cancerous to humans. According to the organization, the risk of developing colon cancer increased by 18 percent for those who consumed 50g (the equivalent of a hot dog or four slices of bacon) of meat transformed every day.

4. Sodas

Because of their high amount of sweeteners, sodas, which have no nutritional value, can cause diabetes, weight gain and obesity. All that is used in their manufacture is artificial – color, sweeteners (like saccharin) and flavor. All this promotes cancer. Saccharin is about 300-500 times sweeter than sucrose and it has been determined that it causes cancer in laboratory animals. Aspartame, another non-alcoholic beverage sweetener, has also been found to cause brain tumors in laboratory animals, too.

5. Canned tomatoes

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The best tomatoes are freshly picked, but we do not have all the green thumbs, so we can not grow our own gardens. Therefore, we opt for the second best choice, which is to buy tomatoes on the market or canned foods from stores – but these are cancer-causing. Tomatoes are acidic and cans have epoxy liners that prevent them from corroding. The epoxy also prevents the metal from reacting with food. However, to make the liner, one must use bisphenol A (BPA) which can cause cancer, and the acidity of tomatoes promotes the escape of this chemical into canned tomatoes.

6. Chips / chips

This is a salty and crispy snack whose quality is appreciated throughout the world. However, we rarely think of artificial colors, preservatives and flavors when we nibble. Loaded with salt and high levels of sodium, crisps can cause ailments related to high blood pressure. They also contain trans fats that are not good for your health. In addition, they are prepared at high temperatures that create a carcinogenic chemical known as Acrylamide that damages DNA, according to animal studies. If you want substitutes, try dehydrated apples or banana chips that are healthier alternatives.

7. Alcohol

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing cancer of the liver, bad, colon, esophagus, mouth, rectum and pharynx . The risk is higher for those who combine alcohol and smoking. Our bodies convert alcohol into acetaldehyde, a carcinogenic chemical. Even if an occasional drink (read a glbad of red wine) is beneficial to our health and leads to a reduction in the risk of heart disease, excessive consumption of alcohol is detrimental to our health. Acetaldehyde damages our DNA and causes cancer. It also prevents our cells from repairing this damage.

8. Hydrogenated Oils

Listing "cholesterol-free" on the labels of most cooking oil containers is not the safest solution. This is because vegetable oils, most baked goods such as biscuits and margarine contain hydrogenated oils. Hydrogen, during hydrogenation, bubbles in oil and is absorbed, converting unsaturated fats to saturated, which is semi-solid. Saturated or trans fats increase the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, blood cholesterol and hardening of the arteries. The process of hydrogenation can extend the shelf life of products, but it is dangerous for your health.

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9. Artificial sweeteners

Artificial sweeteners have become the sugar substitute for diabetics who want to regulate their blood sugar levels. They are also supposed to minimize obesity, too. However, these sweeteners have the opposite effect as they promote weight gain and aspartame, which is widely used, is linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and diabetes. The sweetener has also been badociated with migraines and, according to research, an increased risk of brain tumors in animals.

Try natural substitutes like honey, molbades and maple syrup.

10. Refined White Flour

It is a staple in most homes, even though it is badociated with weight gain and obesity in case of overeating. This flour has been stripped of most nutrients and fiber needed by the body. During its treatment, the flour is also bleached – bleached – and thus forms alloxicane, a toxin that causes diabetes. Researchers use this toxin in the laboratory to induce diabetes in healthy animals to experiment with the treatment of the disease. As a refined carbohydrate, this flour has a high glycemic index that rapidly increases blood sugar levels and it is known that cancer cells mainly feed on sugars in our bloodstream. Best alternative? Opt for whole grain products.

11. White sugar refined

Our cells need glucose for normal functioning, but according to researchers, sugar – particularly refined – nourishes cancers. Aside from weight gain, hyperactivity, anxiety, fatigue and disruption of the body's mineral balance, excess sugar weakens the immune system. One is prone to developing cancer – all types of cell cancer – such as intestinal yeasts, fungi and toxic organisms feed on sugars in our body.

12. GMO Products

Genetically modified products take less time to mature. They were also created by injecting them with DNA from another species for extended shelf life, pest resistance and virus protection.

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The debate, however, is still going on to know if GMOs cause cancer. According to Dr. Kevin Folta, Chair of the Department of Horticultural Sciences at the University of Florida at Gainesville: "Part of the confusion surrounding GM crops and cancer comes from reports where the natural Bt protein (Bacillus thuringiensis) is incorporated in insect-resistant plants. Glyphosate, the herbicide used on some GM crops, is applied to cell lines in a petri dish. "More and more researchers are working day and night to dispel their discoveries," says Dr. Folta, "it's important to remember that cells in a petri dish do not behave like cells in the body, it's not a problem." There is therefore no reliable evidence that the consumption of foods derived from GM crops could cause the same changes in a living organism.

13. Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables

There is a link between pesticides and cancers such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, prostate, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, lungs, pancreas and testes. Apples, strawberries, peaches, celery, spinach and tomatoes contain higher residues of pesticides because they are more heavily treated than other fruits and vegetables. If possible, be sure to buy organic products to avoid contamination.

14. Meat raised with hormones and antibiotics

Do hormones and antibiotics used on animals have an effect on humans? Most estrogenic hormones used in animals are cancerous in humans, especially in women. After conducting research that showed that the hormones and antibiotics contained in meat are deadly for human consumption, in 1989, the European Union banned the sale of hormone-treated meat in the United States.