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Last year over 1.5 million people were diagnosed with
cancer. But few people stop to think about if the foods they are eating
contain deadly carcinogens or are harming them in a way that might cause
cancer. We all eat. Is what you are eating killing you?
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Highly Processed White Flours
After refining, processed white flours not only lose most all of their
nutrients but they are also bleached with a chemical called chlorine
gas. The EPA sites this gas as dangerous, irritant, that can be lethal.
It is also very highly glycemic and bad for your blood sugar. Not only
are they making us fat they might also be contributing to rising cancer
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Artifical Sweeteners
If you have to avoid sugar, are on a diet or have diabetes you might be
using artificial sweeteners. However, many studies show that people
usually GAIN weight when using them and can make it harder to control
blood sugar. More studies are coming out that show aspertame, when
broken down becomes a dealdy toxin called DKP. This breakdown of
chemicals is known to cause certain brain tumors. |
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Microwave Popcorn
Everybody loves a yummy bag of popcorn. Making it in the microwave is
easy and convenient. Unfortunately, according to wikipedia the bags of
microwave popcorn are lined with perfluorooctanoic acid ( PFOA). This
chemical is also found in Teflon. Studies have shown that this chemical
can be linked with infertility in women and exposure significantly
increases risk of kidney, bladder, liver, pancreas and testicular
cancers. |
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Non-organic fruits
Non-organic fruits are contaminated with pesticides and nitrogen
fertilizers. Contamination can lead women to have babies with lower
birth weights. Some non-organic fruits are also subjected to hormones,
which make them grow larger. Apples, oranges, strawberries and grapes
are the most contaminated non-organic fruits. |
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Potato chips
Potato chips are high in fat and calories, which cause weight gain and
lead to other health problems. They also contain trans-fats, which can
cause high cholesterol. Potato chips also have excessive sodium levels,
which can cause high blood pressure. They also contain preservatives,
and artificial colors and flavors. Chips are made crisp by a known
carcinogen, acrylamide, which is also found in cigarettes.
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Diet anything
Diet and low-fat sodas and foods often contain artificial sweeteners,
excessive levels of sodium and artificial colors. The brain can also
develop a chemical dependency on diet and low-fat foods, much like the
effect drugs have, causing more cravings and consumption.
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Sodas, pop or whatever you call it
Sodas are high in sugars and empty calories. Pop can cause weight gain
and blood sugar increases, which can lead to diabetes. Sodas also
contain artificial colorings and flavorings.
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Red meat
Like alcohol consumption, moderate red meat consumption is not a
problem. Naturally raised beef and other red meats are healthier than
other varieties. Too much red meat can lead to higher risks of colon and
prostate cancer. |
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