{"id":1071,"date":"2013-04-25T01:28:27","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T01:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mikemalonedds.com\/blog1\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2019-08-27T19:59:45","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T19:59:45","slug":"the-most-cancer-causing-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog1\/the-most-cancer-causing-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Cancer-Causing Foods"},"content":{"rendered":"

The scary truth about cancer today is anyone and everyone is at risk — not just your elderly neighbors but even a young, healthy teenager.\u00a0 True,\u00a0the occurrence of cancer<\/a>\u00a0increases as individuals age; men have a 1 in 2 lifetime risk of developing cancer, while a woman’s odds are slightly better at 1 in 3.\u00a0 Lifetime risk is the chance an individual will become sick and die from the illness.<\/p>\n

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Because we can\u2019t target a cause for the illness, the term \u2018everything causes cancer\u2019 has become a popular exaggeration in recent years.\u00a0 But the fact is scientists\u00a0can<\/em>\u00a0pinpoint certain foods that have been shown to increase one\u2019s risk of cancer if consumed in large amounts.<\/p>\n

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Remember: there\u2019s a difference between \u2018junkfood\u2019 and unhealthy, potentially cancer-causing foods.\u00a0 Here are five items to avoid next time you\u2019re at the grocery store.<\/p>\n

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Processed Meat<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019m talking bacon, hot dogs, sandwich meat, packaged ham, pepperoni, salami, and all red meat contained in frozen meals.\u00a0 Meat that is preserved by any process including smoking, curing, salting, or chemical preservatives are said to increase one\u2019s risk of colon, pancreatic, and other types of cancer.\u00a0 The big one to blame here is the chemical preservatives like sodium nitrate and\u00a0sodium nitrite<\/a>\u00a0which are used when packaging meats to turn them that fresh, bright red color.\u00a0 The\u00a0worst meat product<\/a>\u00a0you can eat?\u00a0 Hot dogs.\u00a0 They\u2019re made from meat scraps donated from animals that were injected with hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, and fecal matter.\u00a0 Yuck.\u00a0 To lower your processed meat intake, whenever possible buy organic free-range grass-fed meat whenever possible.<\/p>\n

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Soda<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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We already knew diet soda had potentially harmful health affects, but did you know regular soda is filled with cancer-causing ingredients?\u00a0 On top of high levels of sugar putting consumers at risk for tooth decay,\u00a0 and 4-methylimidazole (4-MI), a byproduct of chemical processing that creates the artificial dye in dark-colored soda has been linked to causing cancer.\u00a0 Even worse than regular soda is\u00a0diet soda and beverages<\/a>\u00a0in general.\u00a0 The common artificial sweetener in these beverages, aspartame, has been said to cause not only cancer but birth defects.<\/p>\n

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Microwave Popcorn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This may seem like a convenient snack, but bags of\u00a0microwave popcorn<\/a>\u00a0are lined with chemicals.\u00a0 The Environmental Protection Agency has identified perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in the lining of these bags and declared it as \u201clikely\u201d carcinogenic. Not only that but there is a diacetyl chemical used in the actual popcorn that scientists say could cause lung disease or cancer.<\/p>\n

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Farm-Raised Salmon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Whenever possible, always buy wild caught fish over farm-raised.\u00a0 Yes, wild caught is more expensive, but with farm-raised you\u2019re subjecting yourself to fish \u201ccontaminated with<\/a>\u00a0carcinogenic chemicals, PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), flame retardants, pesticides, and antibiotics.\u201d \u00a0Also, farm-raised salmon specifically lacks any Vitamin D, one of the main health benefits we normally get from fish.<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

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Apples, Grapes, and other \u2018Dirty\u2019 Groceries<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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This is the most deceiving item on this list.\u00a0 Sadly, most fruits like apples, grapes, and strawberries in regular grocery stores are covered in pesticides.\u00a0 The\u00a0Environmental Working Group<\/a>\u00a0has found that 98% of produce (especially those found on it\u2019s \u2018dirty\u2019 fruits list) is contaminated with chemicals.\u00a0 To avoid these dirty fruits, buy organic and those products labeled ‘pesticide-free.’<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

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Did you know about any of these foods potentially causing cancer? \u00a0Remember to read labels when food shopping too!<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Dr. Mike Malone<\/a>\u00a0and his\u00a0team<\/a>\u00a0practice expert cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Malone is the former president and current accredited member of the\u00a0American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry<\/a>. He\u00a0is also the official Cosmetic Dentist of the Miss Louisiana USA and Miss Louisiana Teen USA pageants. Check out his\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n

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