These Everyday Foods Could Increase Your Risk Of Cancer

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Research published in a journal of the National Cancer Institute found that 5.2% of new cancer cases were attributable to “suboptimal diets.” Here are a few foods experts say you should avoid to lower your risk of developing cancer.

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00:00More and more, we see articles pop up about products that are linked to cancer.

00:05In fact, a few years ago, research published in a journal of the National Cancer Institute

00:10found that 5.2% of new cancer cases were attributable to, quote, suboptimal diets.

00:17Here are a few foods experts say you should avoid to lower your risk of developing cancer.

00:22First, you should cut your alcohol consumption.

00:25The World Health Organization says that the relative risk of developing breast cancer

00:30increases the more alcohol someone consumes.

00:33Experts say you should also avoid highly processed foods.

00:37Researchers from Imperial College London's School of Public Health describe these foods

00:41as, quote, fizzy drinks, mass-produced packaged breads, many ready meals, and most breakfast

00:48cereals.

00:49Processed meats are also a culprit, with things like hot dogs, sausages, and beef jerky being

00:54highly associated with colorectal cancer.

00:58Experts also warn to steer clear of red meat and anything with red dye number three in

01:02it, like gummy candy.

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