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increased risk of cancer

Health Corner: It is an irony that a serious disease like cancer, which was earlier seen only in films, is now affecting every third person. Is it because of our diet? It is true that we are unknowingly consuming such things which are leading us towards fatal diseases like cancer. It is worth noting that most of these things are to modern lifestyle.

fruits and vegetables

Vegetables and fruits grown from dirty sewage water are laden with excessive use of pesticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Use of DDT, nitrate and phosphate in fields increases the risk of cancer.

Detergents and pesticides

These products contain chemicals like alkyl phenol, triclosan and tetrachloroethylene, which affect hormonal balance and increase the risk of breast and prostate cancer.

canned goods

Bisphenol A (BPA) present in cans causes hormonal imbalance, which increases the risk of breast and prostate cancer. Moreover, it can also cause infertility and polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Beauty product

Products like powders, body lotions, lipsticks, deodorants and sprays are made with chemicals like triclosan and parabens, which affect hormones and increase the risk of cancer.

microwave oven

Long-term consumption of foods cooked or heated in a microwave may increase the risk of cancer, although research on this is ongoing.

non stick utensils

Although the coating of non-stick utensils helps in cooking with less oil, it is made of poly tetrafluoroethylene, which can increase the risk of cancer. The smoke emanating from these utensils can be harmful for pregnant women and can reduce the immunity.