Everyday Foods That Could Be Raising Your Cancer Risk

We hear cancer mentioned so often we treat it like bad luck that spares some and strikes others. But what’s in your kitchen might be part of the problem. Processed meats—sausages, hot dogs, canned corned beef and smoked fish—are classified by the World Health Organization as Group 1 carcinogens. That’s the same category as cigarettes, with proven links to colorectal cancer. Many cans are lined with BPA, a chemical that can leach into food when heated. You can’t see or taste it, but over time it may raise your cancer risk. You don’t have to give up everything. Just reduce how often you reach for these products and read labels more carefully. Awareness is the first step to protecting your health.

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