Processed meat is classified as a group 1carcinogenbecause certain ingredients in it are known to cause cancer.
Higher processed meat consumption is strongly associated with an increased risk of developingcolorectal cancer.
Red Meats
Some compounds and heme iron inred meatare believed to promote the growth of cancerous tumors.
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Red meat is also strongly associated with a higher risk of mostgastric cancersandbreast cancer.
Some compounds in red meat have a strong correlation withpancreatic cancer, although more research is needed.
Cooking these foods at high temperatures produces chemicals that might increase cancer risk.
Alcohol raises the risk of cancers of the:
Can Some Foods Lower Your Risk of Cancer?
Some whole-grain examples are bulgur (cracked wheat), oatmeal, and brown rice.
Whole grain consumption over time is associated with lower overall cancer risk.
More research is needed.
Are There Cancer-Fighting Foods?
If you have cancer, ahealthful dietis important because it helps your body function and maintain weight and energy.
What Are the Common Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Foods?
Certain chemicals in foods are linked to helping cause or raising the risk of cancer.
They include:
Summary
Several different factors cause cancer.
Avoiding these foods might help lower your cancer risk.
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