Foods to avoid to prevent stomach cancer: the poignant story of a thirty-year-old man
Processed meats and deli meats: a proven risk
Sausages, processed ham, bacon bits… These convenient and tasty products are staples in our daily meals. Yet, according to the WHO, processed meats are classified as known carcinogens , on par with alcohol or air pollution.
The problem? These foods contain nitrite-based preservatives that can be converted into nitrosate compounds in our bodies. These compounds are clearly linked to an increased risk of digestive cancers , especially with frequent consumption.
Our advice : reserve these products for exceptional occasions (maximum 1 time per week) and opt for nitrite-free versions or plant-based proteins.
Overcooked food: a danger lurking beneath the golden crust
Do you like well-grilled meats or caramelized vegetables? Be careful: cooking at very high temperatures (barbecue, griddle, frying) produces potentially carcinogenic compounds such as aromatic amines and PAHs .
These substances form when food browns excessively and are linked to several types of cancer , including digestive cancers.
Our advice : opt for gentle cooking methods (simmering, baking at a low temperature) and systematically remove any blackened parts.
Contaminated fruit: the invisible danger of mold
Many people believe that removing the moldy part of a fruit is enough to make it edible. Wrong: when the mold is visible, the fungal toxins have already contaminated the entire fruit .
These substances are heat-resistant and are not eliminated by cooking. A single infected piece of fruit can contaminate the others in your fruit bowl.
Our advice: as soon as mold appears, throw away the entire fruit. Prevention is better than cure.
