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Consuming burnt foods or burnt marshmallows increases the risk of developing cancer.
Marshmallows are composed of a majority of sugars. They are eaten alone, but sometimes are roasted over a […]
Given that cancer cells grow well in an acidic environment, many people have questioned whether a diet high in acidic foods can increase your risk of cancer.
In […]
Curcumin has been touted as having antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. One of curcumin’s newer areas being studied are its possible anti-cancer properties.
Curcumin (the part of turmeric that […]
Coffee consumption can increase your risk of cancer.
Coffee drinking is not a cause of breast, pancreatic, or prostate cancer and may even reduce the risk of endometrial, head and neck, colorectal, and […]
Ketchup contains high fructose corn syrup and MSG for flavoring and sweetness.
Numerous studies have shown that high fructose corn syrup is harmful to your […]
A story from 2013 of a 10-year-old girl with extreme stomach distress became front-page news after her physician attributed her sickness to eating spicy chips. The physician said that the harsh chemicals in these chips […]
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifies acrylamide as a probable human carcinogen and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies acrylamide as likely to be carcinogenic to humans
Products that contain palm oil, namely hazelnut spreads, are one of the most recent foods to be flagged as potentially carcinogenic.
Products containing palm oil, which can contain […]
Aspartame consumption can cause cancer.
With rising competition to make food sweet and appealing, as well as lower in calories, many companies switched from normal sucrose (table sugar) to sugar substitutes or artificial sweeteners. […]
Consuming the wax on fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of developing cancer.
Fruit wax, which is highly diluted, contains fungicides […]