6 Everyday Foods That Can Cause Cancer

These are some of the most common cancer-causing foods, which puts people at higher risk of getting diseases and conditions. Most of these foods are consumed daily by Americans which makes it important to avoid them.

1.     Canned tomatoes

Tomatoes are acidic which is why the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) can leech from the lining of the can to the tomato. This toxic chemical has been linked to many different cancers of the reproductive and heart systems. In fact, most cans are lined with BPA such as plastic goods, thermal paper and dental composites, which should all be avoided altogether.

2.     Potato chips

Although cheap and delicious, these addicting snacks are high in trans-fat and sodium levels, which can cause high blood pressure. Potato chips also include acrylamide which is a known carcinogen also found in cigarettes.

3.     Microwaveable popcorn

These delicious bags of popcorn are being lined with carcinogenic chemicals. The popcorn itself is a chemical as well due to the fumes released from artificial butter flavoring containing diacetyl, which is toxic to humans, according to The Truth About Cancer.

4.     Refined sugar and white flour

Chemically bleaching flour means killing all of its healthy nutrients. White flour is also high in glycemic levels, which can raise insulin and blood sugar levels leading to diabetes.

Similarly, cancers love sugar, which makes refined sugar one of the worst offenders of the disease.  Since majority of the sugar supply in the United States are made from genetically modified (GMO) sugar beets, the better option is to use maple sugar, coconut sugar or organic honey.

5.     Soda and carbonated beverages

Sodas and carbonated beverages are packed with calories, sugar and artificial ingredients with no nutritional benefits at all. One can soda can contain about ten packets of sugar.

Studies show that drinking two sodas a week can increase the risk for pancreatic cancer by double. Adding "diet" or "zero" to the name means they contain aspartame which is no better.

6.     Hydrogenated oils

Hydrogenated oils are oils that are chemically extracted and treated from the source. They are packed with unhealthy omega-6 fats and have been known to change the structure of human cell membranes.  The World Health Organization confirmed that these oils cause cancer and other fatal conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and birth defects, Natural News reported.