A study has shown an increased risk of cancer in those who consume more highly processed foods. 100,000 adults in France participated in the study in which researchers studied their eating habits and medical records. The foods referred to are those that contain long lists of additives, flavorings, preservatives, sugar, fat, and salt. Researchers believe that a balanced diet is the best way to prevent cancer, after not smoking. Avoiding junk food and too much processed foods will help. The study said that a 10 % increase in processed foods led to a 12 % increase in cancers of some kind. However, other factors were involved as well, such as smoking and less active lifestyle.

Key Takeaways:

• It is commonly thought that non-natural foods are likely to contribute to the development of disease.
• However, a new study from the British Medical Journal focusing on “ultra-processed” foods has confirmed that suspicion.
• The study shows that a 10% increase in consumption of those foods leads to an almost exactly commensurate increase in cancer risk.

“Consuming more highly processed foods proportionately increases the risk of cancer, a study has suggested.”

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/15/study-ultra-processed-foods-like-chicken-nuggets-linked-to-cancer.html