Oncologist raises alarm: favorite foods turned out to be deadly dangerous

Sausages, bacon, and cold cuts, popular with many, can pose a serious health risk.

This was reported by American oncologist Anaum Maksud from the Houston Methodist Institute in an interview with the Spanish publication El Español.

According to the specialist, regular consumption of processed meat products significantly increases the risk of developing eight types of malignant tumors.

"The greatest danger comes from nitrosamines - powerful carcinogens contained in processed meat," explains Dr. Maksud. - "Their connection to cancer of the lungs, brain, liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach, sinuses, and intestines has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies."

However, according to the oncologist, reducing cancer risks is possible not only by avoiding harmful products. Diet also plays an important role. Anaum Maksud recommends including more fiber in the diet - natural dietary fibers that are beneficial for intestinal health. She calls the Mediterranean diet, based on vegetables, fruits, whole grain products, and healthy fats, the optimal nutrition model.

Dr. Amrit Singh from the Mayo Clinic complements these recommendations, emphasizing the importance of physical activity. "A sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of developing colon cancer," notes the specialist. - "For prevention, it is necessary to devote at least 30 minutes a day to moderate physical activity."