Of course! The following six eating practices can have a big impact on your risk of cancer.
Colorectal cancer risk increases with processed meats including bacon, sausage, and deli meats. Nitrates and nitrites in these meats can produce cancer-causing chemicals when processed or cooked at high temperatures.
Consumption of Processed Meats
Antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in fruits and vegetables protect cells from cancer. Low intake of certain foods may increase your risk of lung, mouth, throat, stomach, and colorectal cancers.
Low Fruit and Vegetable Intake
Red meats like beef, lamb, and hog, especially when cooked at high temperatures or processed (smoked, cured), raise colorectal, pancreatic, and prostate cancer risk.
High Red and Processed Meat Consumption
Alcohol intake increases the risk of mouth, throat, esophageal, liver, breast, and colon cancers. Cutting back on alcohol can lower cancer risk.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption
Diets lacking in fiber, found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, may raise colorectal cancer risk. Fiber aids digestion and reduces intestinal exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Low Fiber Intake
Sugary diets, which can lead to obesity, raise the risk of pancreatic, colorectal, and breast cancers. Dietary sugar restriction is vital for health and cancer prevention.