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watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten shocking
foods that will give you cancer
before we begin we publish new videos
every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’re looking at
the foods that science has suggested
could increase your odds of developing
this deadly disease
number 10 low-fat and diet foods for
decades it was thought that following a
low-fat diet was the best way to lose
weight and stay healthy
suddenly seemingly the entire food
industry has shifted to meet the market
demand for low-fat products if you don’t
want fat on your body you shouldn’t
consume it right wrong more modern
research and dietary trends have
suggested that in fact eating a diet
high in healthy fats but low in
carbohydrates and sugar is a better
approach to smart weight management low
fat low sugar low carb both taste the
problem is anything labeled low fat or
diet is likely to contain more sugar or
artificial sweeteners both of which have
been linked with various health
conditions including cancers number 9
artificial sweeteners in an effort to
slim down people around the world have
spent the last half-century consuming
diet sodas and adding artificial
sweeteners to their coffees they’re
correct in thinking that avoiding sugar
is the right move but this alternative
is definitely not a healthy one there
have been studies linking aspartame and
other artificial sweeteners to cancer in
animals specifically cancer in rats
after they were given high doses of
aspartame and cyclamate though these
results have not been duplicated in
humans as of yet artificial sweetener is
still seen best avoided
after all numerous studies from the
2010s have shown a clear link between
the use of artificial sweeteners and
weight gain which kind of undermines the
whole point number eight potato chips
you might think that since potato chips
are made from potatoes which your
vegetables right but they can’t possibly
be that unhealthy and you’d be right
because it’s not actually the potato
that’s the problem unfortunately because
of the high temperatures that potato
chips are cooked at a substance known as
acrylamide is produced we
unfortunately is widely considered to be
a possible carcinogen now that being
said if chips are an absolute favorite
snack of yours you can always try making
your own at home by keeping the
ingredient list short and cooking them
at a lower heat you can give your body a
much healthier alternative number 7
alcohol bad news guys
those weakened booze binges are not good
for your health this probably comes as
no surprise considering most people know
that there are many dangers associated
with consuming alcohol but the link
between alcohol and cancer is a
relatively new one to most any history
of alcoholism you know I mean I drink
socially but I didn’t have breakfast in
fact some studies put it directly after
cigarette smoking in terms of cancer
risk factors it’s true that having a
glass of wine or two can actually be
beneficial for your heart health but
overindulging has been shown to increase
the risks of breast liver colorectal and
esophageal cancer among others so enjoy
but drink responsibly it’s almost empty
just like my heart Cyril number 6 farmed
salmon everyone knows that salmon is one
of the top foods to choose if you’re
looking to follow a healthy diet what
you may not realize though is that the
majority of salmon sold and consumed in
the United States and many other
countries worldwide is actually farmed
making it far less nutritious and far
more dangerous than its wild counterpart
unfortunately both the feed which
they’re raised on as well as the water
in which they swim is tainted by
agricultural runoff the end result is
farmed fish containing elevated levels
of PCBs mercury and dioxins all of which
are known to cause cancer
number five processed meats sadly one of
the most delicious and beloved foods in
the world has been linked with cancer
yep we’re talking about bacon
not just bacon though the World Health
Organization’s international Agency for
research on cancer has classified all
processed meats including bacon as
carcinogens basically any meat you can
purchase that won’t go bad within a
couple of days
for example sandwich meats hot dogs
sausages etc has been processed in order
to extend its shelf life unfortunately
sodium
nitrate is a chemical compound that is
frequently used as the agent of
preservation and it is widely recognized
as a product that causes cancer number
four refined sugars consumption of sugar
leads to obesity which is actually a
serious risk factor for cancer when most
people think of refined sugar they tend
to think of the white stuff stored in
the pantry for baking
in reality though all sugar products
including brown sugar raw cane sugar
honey and high fructose corn syrup which
is found in pretty much all processed
foods can have the same effect on your
health though further research is needed
to better understand the connection
between the initial development of
cancer and sugar the scientific
community largely agrees that sugar
encourages the growth and division of
existing cancer cells you take sugar No
thank you circus I’m sweet enough number
three microwave popcorn whether you’re
on a diet or trying to lose weight one
of the most often recommended snacks to
enjoy in the evening is popcorn it’s
naturally low in fat and even an entire
bowl is pretty low in calories if you’re
counting while there’s nothing wrong
with popping your own corn kernels to
create this salty snack it’s the bags of
microwavable stuff you’ve got to look
out for
what are you microwaving popcorn why
don’t you use the microwave in the
kitchen Phyllis someone needs to clean
it it smells like popcorn the bags used
are coated with perfluorooctanoic acid a
product which can cause cancers of the
kidney bladder liver and pancreas the
artificial butter flavoring used in
prepackaged popcorn has also been known
to cause something called popcorn lung
number two red meat we’ve already talked
about how processed meats can lead to
cancer because of the chemicals used to
preserve them but more broadly all red
meats have been shown to increase cancer
risks bowel and colon cancers in
particular seem to be exacerbated by the
increased consumption of red meat meats
like beef lamb and pork have many health
benefits and they aren’t considered a
group 1 carcinogen like processed meats
are regardless keeping your portion
sizes down and consuming
grass-fed varieties should help your
chances of avoiding disease before we
unveil our number-one pick here are some
honorable mentions and we now know and I
think that that’s in part what’s been
happening for for some time now we now
know those trans fats probably worse
than the fully saturated fats I don’t
want it I like it well done
[Music]
number one read many wheat products in
the u.s. contained potassium bromate a
chemical that’s banned in many countries
because of the health risks associated
with it so it follows that a solution
would be going gluten-free right in fact
purchasing products labeled gluten-free
can contain the same unhealthy processed
ingredients that make wheat products so
bad for you
most white grain products have a high
glycemic index including rice and corn
your best bet is avoiding breads pastas
pastries cakes and cookies altogether
and opting for foods that are naturally
gluten free like lean meats dairy fruits
and vegetables boring do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top ten shocking
foods that will give you cancer
before we begin we publish new videos
every day
so be sure to subscribe for more great
content for this list we’re looking at
the foods that science has suggested
could increase your odds of developing
this deadly disease
number 10 low-fat and diet foods for
decades it was thought that following a
low-fat diet was the best way to lose
weight and stay healthy
suddenly seemingly the entire food
industry has shifted to meet the market
demand for low-fat products if you don’t
want fat on your body you shouldn’t
consume it right wrong more modern
research and dietary trends have
suggested that in fact eating a diet
high in healthy fats but low in
carbohydrates and sugar is a better
approach to smart weight management low
fat low sugar low carb both taste the
problem is anything labeled low fat or
diet is likely to contain more sugar or
artificial sweeteners both of which have
been linked with various health
conditions including cancers number 9
artificial sweeteners in an effort to
slim down people around the world have
spent the last half-century consuming
diet sodas and adding artificial
sweeteners to their coffees they’re
correct in thinking that avoiding sugar
is the right move but this alternative
is definitely not a healthy one there
have been studies linking aspartame and
other artificial sweeteners to cancer in
animals specifically cancer in rats
after they were given high doses of
aspartame and cyclamate though these
results have not been duplicated in
humans as of yet artificial sweetener is
still seen best avoided
after all numerous studies from the
2010s have shown a clear link between
the use of artificial sweeteners and
weight gain which kind of undermines the
whole point number eight potato chips
you might think that since potato chips
are made from potatoes which your
vegetables right but they can’t possibly
be that unhealthy and you’d be right
because it’s not actually the potato
that’s the problem unfortunately because
of the high temperatures that potato
chips are cooked at a substance known as
acrylamide is produced we
unfortunately is widely considered to be
a possible carcinogen now that being
said if chips are an absolute favorite
snack of yours you can always try making
your own at home by keeping the
ingredient list short and cooking them
at a lower heat you can give your body a
much healthier alternative number 7
alcohol bad news guys
those weakened booze binges are not good
for your health this probably comes as
no surprise considering most people know
that there are many dangers associated
with consuming alcohol but the link
between alcohol and cancer is a
relatively new one to most any history
of alcoholism you know I mean I drink
socially but I didn’t have breakfast in
fact some studies put it directly after
cigarette smoking in terms of cancer
risk factors it’s true that having a
glass of wine or two can actually be
beneficial for your heart health but
overindulging has been shown to increase
the risks of breast liver colorectal and
esophageal cancer among others so enjoy
but drink responsibly it’s almost empty
just like my heart Cyril number 6 farmed
salmon everyone knows that salmon is one
of the top foods to choose if you’re
looking to follow a healthy diet what
you may not realize though is that the
majority of salmon sold and consumed in
the United States and many other
countries worldwide is actually farmed
making it far less nutritious and far
more dangerous than its wild counterpart
unfortunately both the feed which
they’re raised on as well as the water
in which they swim is tainted by
agricultural runoff the end result is
farmed fish containing elevated levels
of PCBs mercury and dioxins all of which
are known to cause cancer
number five processed meats sadly one of
the most delicious and beloved foods in
the world has been linked with cancer
yep we’re talking about bacon
not just bacon though the World Health
Organization’s international Agency for
research on cancer has classified all
processed meats including bacon as
carcinogens basically any meat you can
purchase that won’t go bad within a
couple of days
for example sandwich meats hot dogs
sausages etc has been processed in order
to extend its shelf life unfortunately
sodium
nitrate is a chemical compound that is
frequently used as the agent of
preservation and it is widely recognized
as a product that causes cancer number
four refined sugars consumption of sugar
leads to obesity which is actually a
serious risk factor for cancer when most
people think of refined sugar they tend
to think of the white stuff stored in
the pantry for baking
in reality though all sugar products
including brown sugar raw cane sugar
honey and high fructose corn syrup which
is found in pretty much all processed
foods can have the same effect on your
health though further research is needed
to better understand the connection
between the initial development of
cancer and sugar the scientific
community largely agrees that sugar
encourages the growth and division of
existing cancer cells you take sugar No
thank you circus I’m sweet enough number
three microwave popcorn whether you’re
on a diet or trying to lose weight one
of the most often recommended snacks to
enjoy in the evening is popcorn it’s
naturally low in fat and even an entire
bowl is pretty low in calories if you’re
counting while there’s nothing wrong
with popping your own corn kernels to
create this salty snack it’s the bags of
microwavable stuff you’ve got to look
out for
what are you microwaving popcorn why
don’t you use the microwave in the
kitchen Phyllis someone needs to clean
it it smells like popcorn the bags used
are coated with perfluorooctanoic acid a
product which can cause cancers of the
kidney bladder liver and pancreas the
artificial butter flavoring used in
prepackaged popcorn has also been known
to cause something called popcorn lung
number two red meat we’ve already talked
about how processed meats can lead to
cancer because of the chemicals used to
preserve them but more broadly all red
meats have been shown to increase cancer
risks bowel and colon cancers in
particular seem to be exacerbated by the
increased consumption of red meat meats
like beef lamb and pork have many health
benefits and they aren’t considered a
group 1 carcinogen like processed meats
are regardless keeping your portion
sizes down and consuming
grass-fed varieties should help your
chances of avoiding disease before we
unveil our number-one pick here are some
honorable mentions and we now know and I
think that that’s in part what’s been
happening for for some time now we now
know those trans fats probably worse
than the fully saturated fats I don’t
want it I like it well done
[Music]
number one read many wheat products in
the u.s. contained potassium bromate a
chemical that’s banned in many countries
because of the health risks associated
with it so it follows that a solution
would be going gluten-free right in fact
purchasing products labeled gluten-free
can contain the same unhealthy processed
ingredients that make wheat products so
bad for you
most white grain products have a high
glycemic index including rice and corn
your best bet is avoiding breads pastas
pastries cakes and cookies altogether
and opting for foods that are naturally
gluten free like lean meats dairy fruits
and vegetables boring do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
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