Refined Carbs and Sugar
Refined carbohydrates and sugary diets may indirectly raise your risk of developing cancer. These foods include:
- sweetened beverages
- breads and pastries with sugar
- white bread
- white rice
- sweet cereals
If you consume a lot of sugary, starchy meals, you may be more likely to become obese and acquire type 2 diabetes. A 2020 study found that both factors encourage oxidative damage and inflammation. This could put you at greater risk for developing particular cancers.
A 2019 review found that having type 2 diabetes [7] raises the risk of developing ovarian, breast, and endometrial (uterine) cancer. High blood glucose levels can result from consuming a lot of sugar and processed carbs, and this may increase your chance of developing colorectal cancer.
Try to replace these foods with healthy ones, such as:
- full-grain bread
- brown rice
- whole grain pasta
- oats