Many foods are popular with consumers, but can increase the risk of cancer: Stiftung Warentest and health experts warn.
The "Stiftung Warentest" * and the "WHO" warn against
popular foods
: They
cause cancer
.
So
what
consumers
eat has a major impact on
how high the risk of cancer is.
The most important thing about healthy
eating
.
Kassel - The
"right"
diet
is crucial for a
healthy lifestyle.
Because this one
significantly influences the
risk
of
developing
cancer.
Which
foods are
eaten and drunk is a very important factor.
"Stiftung Warentest"
gives an overview of the current state of research.
Science is continuously researching this topic and regularly publishes new findings.
According to the "World Health Organization",
a
"wrong" diet
is associated with every third cancer.
An additional
factor
is undoubtedly a
lack of exercise
, which occurs particularly in many Western countries.
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This is the result of
studies by
the “International Cancer Research Agency” and the “World Cancer Research Fund”.
The
analysis by
the “Stiftung Warentest” focuses in particular on
harmful foods
, which are considered
exemplary
.
Cancer risk: Consumers should avoid these foods
Basically, the experts state that a holistic,
healthy diet is
the
key
to long-term
health
. The following
foods
, depending on the amount, are counterproductive in this regard:
Meat and sausage:
Those who like to eat meat should
ensure that they
eat
as little
cured, smoked and salted meat products
as possible
. Because these have been shown to increase the
risk
of developing colon cancer. Salami, Wiener and Kassler are among the affected products that have been classified by the “WHO” as “carcinogenic”, ie
carcinogenic
. "
Stiftung Warentest"
therefore recommends a maximum intake of 50 grams per day, for "salted, smoked and salted meat products increased the risk of
bowel cancer
. Since then, they have been at the highest cancer risk level - just like
tobacco smoking
. ”Red meat such as steak, chops and mince should also be consumed with caution. Unprocessed raw meat is classified by the "WHO" as
"probably carcinogenic"
. Pork, beef, lamb and goat meat are called red meat. In order
not to increase
the
risk of cancer
, "
Stiftung Warentest"
recommends
a maximum of 500 grams of red meat per week
in the
diet
.
Dairy products (cheese, butter, etc.):
Other animal foods that should be consumed with caution are dairy products. In men, a
diet
high in calcium can potentially increase the risk of
prostate cancer
, according to a report by the "German Nutrition Society". In order not to exceed the calcium value, no more than 1.25 liters of milk or 140 grams of hard cheese should be consumed, recommends the “
Stiftung Warentest”.
Sugar:
Caution is also advised with foods containing sugar. Because
sugar
causes
cancer
,
at least indirectly
, warns the experts. According to the WHO, obesity is the third largest factor in cancer and increases the risk of at least 13 cancers. A
diet
with excessive consumption of
sugar
promotes
obesity
and thus the
risk of cancer
.
Alcohol:
On
alcohol
should be avoided completely as possible in his diet. "Any amount of alcohol increases the risk of cancer," says the WHO. Consumption can increase the
risk
of
seven types of cancer
.
According to the researchers,
people who do not want to completely give up
alcohol
should consume small amounts. Women should have a maximum of one alcoholic drink (for example 0.1 liter of wine or 0.3 liter of beer) and men a maximum of two alcoholic drinks per day, according to the “Stiftung Warentest” in the analysis.
However, the scientists not only indicate which
foods
consumers should best avoid, but also give recommendations for a
healthier diet
.
"According to estimates, the risk of cancer in people who mainly
eat
food of
plant origin
falls
by
eleven percent,
" explains the "WHO", for example.
+
For example, dairy products can increase the risk of prostate cancer.
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"With all the proven pollutants on the one hand and the various possible protective and vital substances on the other hand, scientists today come to the conclusion: a varied diet rich in plant-based foods is best suited to reduce the
risk of cancer
," adds the German Cancer Research Center ".
In the meantime we also know that it is not only what you eat that counts, but also that the “energy balance” is decisive, the
experts
continue.
The
“energy balance”
is ultimately the difference between the energy supply and the energy consumption of each individual person.
Cancer risk from coffee - that's what experts say
For a long time, coffee was suspected of being
carcinogenic
.
However, new studies have revised the previous classification of coffee.
The "International Cancer Agency" classifies coffee in the category "not classifiable with regard to its carcinogenicity for humans".
The "WHO" has also commented on this *.
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Stiftung Warentest warns against a diet with a high proportion of sausage and red meat.
These foods can increase and decrease your risk of cancer.
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That means
: in its entirety, coffee is too complex to make general statements about the cancer risk.
However, individual ingredients "isolated" can promote cancer, such as "acrylamide" or "furan".
The “Federal Institute for Risk Assessment” adds, however, a warning: “Regardless of the assessment of the carcinogenic potential of coffee, the BfR has repeatedly pointed out the health risk posed by caffeine.
Caffeine can lead to
nervousness, insomnia, cardiac arrhythmias, increased blood pressure and gastrointestinal disorders
in adults
. "
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