Hi Bestie viewer!
Let’s talk cancer.
It truly is the “C” word, and sometimes being diagnosed with cancer is unavoidable.
Today we’re gonna look at some things you can avoid to decrease your risk of cancer
and also some common diet mistakes.
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Avoiding these foods can’t guarantee you won’t get cancer, but keeping these foods
off your plate definitely won’t increase the risk.
EATING PROCESSED FOODS If you’re a regular here at Bestie than
this one should be old news by now.
Eating foods that are highly processed means you probably don’t know all the ingredients
that went into them.
Unfortunately not all manufactures have your best interests in mind when making these types
of foods.
Scientists have found a link between those who enjoy processed foods daily, and a high
risk of developing cancer.
Ok, so avoid processed foods...got it.
What foods are processed foods?
Well you should try to avoid things like: Chips, Soda, those easy to make, easy to eat
frozen dinners and anything like pre-packed ramen, too.
Just to be extra safe.
RED MEAT You’ve probably heard us talk about red
meat on this channel before, in fact make sure you check out our video called “6 Things
That Happen To Your Body When You Stop Eating Meat” If you want to learn more.
Basically the problem with eating red meat is that it’s kind of hard on your body.
There’s something called Haem or the haem protein in red meat which is what gives it
its red colour.
Unfortunately this same protein can hurt the lining in your intestines.
Unfortunately red meat ups your risk of colorectal cancer.
Studies show that red meat is also high in saturated fat, which can increase the risk
of cancer in the small intestine.
Maybe try opting for lean meats like chicken or fish instead.
PROCESSED MEATS What happens when you put processed foods
and meat together?
You get processed meats!
Eating this stuff occasionally isn’t going to harm you, so if you enjoy a hotdog at the
local baseball game once in a while, this really isn’t aimed at you.
You know about these, and honestly they’re some of the most delicious things on this
list.
Do you ever notice that the things that taste the best are often the worst for you?
Yeah...us too.
Anyway, back to the topic at hand.
Processed meats are your beloved hot dogs, lunch meats or deli meats, bacon, basically
any meant that has been altered in some sort of way.
Consuming these on a regular basis can increase the risk of colon cancer.
This is mostly because of the level of carcinogens that can be present when this type of food
is cooked at a high temperature.
There’s also the fact that some of this food is treated with nitrates which not colour
helps the meat keep it’s pink colour, but also makes it taste salty and delicious.
Someone pass the lettuce please…
SUGAR This is another topic we talk about a lot
here at Bestie.
Sugar is everywhere and really hard to cut out of your diet.
Not only is a sugary diet linked to weight gain and diabetes but also the dreaded C word...yup,
Cancer.
Again, moderate amounts and actually give you a boost of energy and our body does need
SOME sugar.
However that doesn’t always mean you need that extra scoop of ice cream.
Having a steady diet of sugary foods can lead to cancer of the stomach, specifically your
intestine.
Too much sugar, all the time can trigger the body to release a protein that can trigger
the first step to cells becoming cancerous.
Another study has suggested that sugar is fuel for tumours that already exist.
Although more research is being done.
Basically a sweet treat every now and again (like say, having birthday cake on your birthday)
isn’t too bad for you.
But you might want to rethink those breakfast doughnuts you have at the office every morning.
Natural sugars that exist in things like fruits are always a better option.
GRILLING FOOD We weren't ready for this one either...but
there is some evidence that suggests that blackening or grilling your food, especially
things like chicken, fish, pork or beef, at super high temperatures can release compounds
that have been linked to cancer.
These compounds have the ability to actually change our DNA which then increase the risk
of cancer.
But there is a silver lining!
We believe scientists love grilling just as much as we do, because they’ve discovered
that using herbs like rosemary, sage thyme and oregano can help reduce those potential
cancer causing compounds we talked about earlier!
BOOZE Whenever we talk about cancer, alcohol usually
comes up at some point.
Remember, like most things on this list if you’re a very casual drinker than you probably
have nothing to worry about.
However there’s a good motto to live by when it comes to drinking.
The more you drink the more you put yourself at risk for things like cancer.
Studies show that one if four alcohol related deaths around the world are caused by some
form of cancer.
That’s a pretty high statistic.
Alcohol is linked to many types of cancer including cancer of the mouth and throat,
liver and breast and colon cancer.
We know we know, red wine is the exception, right?
Not really...there’s no actual evidence that says red wine will help reduce cancer.
You know, lemonade sounds more and more appealing these days, doesn’t it?
PLASTIC CONTAINERS Who eats plastic containers??
We don’t mean a steady diet of tupperware, we’re talking about when you store your
food in plastic containers.
There’s something in plastic called phthalates which is the stuff that makes plastic flexible
and bendy.
Unfortunately our body doesn’t like these things and they can mess with our system and
eventually up the risk of cancer.
You don’t have to be worried about being around them or touching them, it’s more
just when you store your food in these types of containers, and then eat that food.
There seems to be more of a risk when you microwave or wash these types of containers
in the dishwasher.
There’s also the possibility of phthalates being present in chewy baby toys, so new parents
that’s something you probably want to keep an eye on.
Instead of using plastic containers you can store your food in glass mason jars and avoid
things like plastic utensils.
Not only will you be helping your body and reducing your risk of cancer, but you’ll
be helping the planet, too!
By reducing your carbon footprint and reducing your plastic use.
COMMON DIET MISTAKES Diet can be a dirty word.
Every day there’s a new fad or trend out there that has all sorts of different health
claims.
Sure, this new diet might help you to lose weight, but does it up your risk of cancer?
If it’s one that asks you to avoid whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal or excluding
other things like whole wheat bread, then yeah, it could be increasing your risk of
cancer.
Diets like the Keto Diet.
Ever heard of it?
Well the Keto diet asks you to avoid grains, starches, beans and legumes.
Studies suggest that avoiding whole grains and lowering your intake of dairy (ahem, hello
paleo diet fans) are the habits linked to some of the most preventable types of cancers.
Some even suggest that these types of diets are fairly risky and can be just as bad as
someone who drinks heavily.
We all know someone who is a bit of a couch potato, and diets like this have been said
to be even worse at upping the risk of cancer, than of someone who hangs out on the couch
all day!
The good news is that, in general, Amercians are making healthier choices.
(We like to think we helped with that).
However lots of people still are not meeting their daily necessary intake of proper vitamins
and nutrients.
A good rule of thumb is to try and focus on non processed whole foods.
Things that don’t come in packages like fruits and veggies, or local meat from a butcher
shop.
Cutting back on things like soda means that you’ll significantly decrease the amount
of sugar you consume in a day and trying to cut back on red meat and avoiding processed
meats altogether is a great place to start.
Are you a healthy eater?
Let us know in the comments section below what food you love to eat that’s bad for
you.