4 – Carbonated Drinks, Alcohol and Soda
Carbonated drinks and sodas are very enticing, with the taste and the effects of these beverages in quenching our thirst. However, these can cause cancer, obesity and even insulin resistance that can lead to diabetes. These beverages, especially sodas and carbonated drinks, also contain many preservatives that can be carcinogenic.
5 – Genetically Modified Foods or GMOs
Some farms will go to the extreme in order to yield bigger crops. This desire lead to genetic modification of crops, creating GMO foods. Because of the foreign genes in these foods can cause cancer, especially in the digestive system.
6 – Farmed Fishes
In order to make fishing more convenient, people created fish farms and other methods of farming fishes. However, because of the changes on the environment and the type of foods fed on the fishes, foreign genes also develop and can affect the human body which includes the growth of cancer cells.
7 – Microwave Popcorn
Microwave heat, farmed corn and popcorn bags lined with perflourooctanoic acid (PFOA) which is a toxin is not a good combination. Some studies have proven that microwave popcorn can cause infertility because of the PFOA. Yes, even the great movie snack can cause a big health issue for the body.
8 – Refined Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners
Refined sugar and artificial sweeteners are riddled with chemicals and has been processed extensively. There are also traces of toxins in these sweeteners which are so strong and can even cause brain tumors. And because these are sweet, a person can be hyperglycemic and diabetic when these sweeteners are not taken in control.
9 – Hydrogenated Oils
There are oils that can be great for the body and may even protect the body from harmful illnesses. However, there are some oils that can do more harm than help. Hydrogenated oils are the example of these harmful oils. These oils contain Omega-6 fatty acids. Normally, Omega-6 are helpful for the body, but take it excessively and you will acquire heart diseases and various kinds of cancer.
10 – Potato Chips
Many are disappointed when they hear that these lovely potato chips are included in cancer-causing foods. No matter how enticing these chips look and taste, these still contain different preservatives and excessive salt. Even the “lightly salted” potato chips are not healthy. Eat these and you’ll not only gain weight, but may also cause heart diseases and cancer.
Remember that food is to be taken moderately, along with exercise and other activities. Anything taken in excess will surely cause our bodies to develop diseases. So if you cannot help eating some of these foods, eat as little as possible.