Is it possible to avoid cancer just by changing your diet? No one can guarantee that you will avoid cancer by not consuming the products in this list. However, it is quite realistic to reduce the risks.
Dr. Alice
Saturated fats
This type of fat, which is found in red meat, processed meat, fast food and fatty dairy products, is considered the most harmful. Consuming large amounts of saturated fats leads to obesity, which is one of the risk factors for several types of cancer including colon, breast, esophageal, gallbladder, kidney and endometrial.
There is strong scientific evidence that eating processed meats, especially those laced with chemical preservatives, increases the risk of colon cancer. Hot dogs, ham, bacon, burgers, and cured, salted, and smoked meats are on this list.
Trans fats
Trans fats are made from vegetable fats by hydrogenation and are found in spreads and margarine. The body does not absorb trans fats at all, so they circ...
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