7 common foods that may cause cancer

Processed meats often contain preservatives like nitrates and nitrites, which can form carcinogenic compounds called nitrosamines when cooked at high temperatures.

Processed Meats

Consuming red meat in large amounts has been linked to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, likely due to the compounds formed during cooking, like heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

Red Meat

Fried Foods

High sugar intake can lead to obesity, which is a known risk factor for several types of cancer, including breast and colon cancer. High sugar diets may also promote inflammation, another cancer risk.

Sugary Drinks and Foods

Alcohol has been linked to cancers of the liver, breast, colon, and more. The body converts alcohol into acetaldehyde, a toxic chemical that can damage DNA and proteins, leading to cancer risk.

Alcohol

Highly Processed Foods and Refined Carbohydrates

Smoking and charring foods can lead to the formation of HCAs and PAHs, which are known to be carcinogenic in animal studies and may increase cancer risk in humans.

Smoked and Charred Foods