Cancer is a condition where the cells in a specific body part begin to reproduce uncontrollably thus invading or spreading other body parts. There are two types of tumors benign which don’t spread to other body parts and malignant tumors which do. According to medical experts cancer is a group of many illnesses.
This condition can be triggered by:
- Lifestyle, poor diet, lack of exercise, tobacco consumption
- Genetics
- Infections
- Environmental exposure to chemicals or radiation
Many studies have shown that the risk of developing cancer increases by poor diet and being inactive.
Even 20% of cancer cases in America are linked to bad diet, weight gain, alcohol consumption and no physical activity, according to the World Cancer Research Fund.
However, just like other health conditions, cancer can be prevented too.
You can decrease your risk of developing cancer by:
- Following a healthy diet plan that includes fruits and vegetables
- Quitting smoking
- Exercising
- Maintaining healthy body weight
8 of the worst cancer-causing foods
1. Refined and sugary foods
Refined sugar and fructose such as corn syrup can cause numerous health issues. These foods increase the insulin levels in the blood thus make the cancer cells grow. The American Society for Clinical Nutrition journal has published an article in 2006 where they explain that people who consumed lots of sugar had an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. This is why you should limit sugar consumption and try to switch to healthier alternatives such as stevia, honey, maple syrup, jiggery and molasses.