Common Foods That Can Cause Cancer

Certain frequently consumed foods may be a risk factor for cancer, as confirmed by various scientific studies, including those of the World Health Organization (WHO).

The first one is red or processed meatdaily consumption of which may be a risk factor for developing bowel cancer. This is evidenced by research conducted by Dr. Timothy J. Key from the University of Oxford. The study concluded that those who consumed 76 grams of processed red meat had risk suffer colorectal cancer was 20% higher compared to those who reduced their consumption by a third.

In 2015, WHO published a conclusion according to which processed meat is included in carcinogenic substances of group 1. “For man risk development of colorectal cancer due to eating processed meat still smallbut it’s a risk increases in proportion to the amount of meat consumed“, explained Dr. Kurt Streif.

Another food that can cause cancer: syrup or corn syrupThis is stated in an article in the journal “Science”. Although this product is not common in Spanish cuisine, it is present in many productssuch as soft drinks, ice cream, cookies, baked goods, salty snacks, etc.

Finally, alcoholic drinks They are also harmful according to WHO criteria. Thus, a study published by the organization in 2020 showed that about 750,000 cancer diagnoses worldwide were related to alcohol consumption. Among them, the most common are lesions of the esophagus and liver in men and the mammary gland in women.

The Ministry of Health emphasizes that “all types of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and spirits, can cause cancer. Risk starts at low levels and increases significantly with alcohol consumption.”