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When it comes to reducing your risk of developing cancer, what you eat and how you take care of yourself can go a long way. Getting enough exercise and eating the right foods are not a guarantee that you will not get cancer during your lifetime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, keeping your gut healthy is a good step in helping to prevent the development of certain types of cancer. This includes stomach cancer. When your intestinal tract is not performing well, it may become a breeding ground for cancer as well as other diseases. This is one of the reasons that it is so important to try to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer by eating the right foods and making the right nutritional choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are several types of food that you should avoid at all costs in order to reduce your chances of developing stomach cancer. Here are 8 foods that you should avoid to help prevent stomach cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Genetically Modified Foods
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Genetically modified foods or GMOs are part of a growing industry that has been infiltrating the food supply at a very high rate. Over 90 percent of the soy and corn <\/a>grown in the United States are genetically modified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been many debates about this and most experts agree that there was not enough testing done before GMOs were added to the ingredient lists of many thousands of products. When it is possible you should look for foods that are free of GMOs. You should also buy organic foods whenever possible. Foods that are labeled as organic mean that the product has not been genetically modified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There has not been a lot of research done about how exactly these genetically modified foods will affect the human body. For this reason, it is best to avoid these types of foods as much as possible in order to lead a healthier lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Microwave Popcorn
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When it comes to foods that may cause cancer, microwave popcorn <\/a>is at the top of the list. Microwave popcorn comes in bags that are lined with chemicals. These chemicals are not great for the digestive system. In addition, the actual popcorn is quite dangerous as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The kernels that are used are most likely genetically modified. The oil that is used is likely genetically modified as well. The manufacturer of the microwave popcorn does not have to disclose whether or not the kernels and oil are genetically modified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless it is organic, the fumes that are released from the artificial butter flavoring that is used contains diacetyl. This is toxic to humans. The best choice is to make sure that you make popcorn the old fashioned way. It will taste much better and provides you with a much healthier choice when it comes to a snack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Canned Foods
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Most cans that are used for food are lined with a product that is called bisphenol-A. This is also referred to as BPAs. BPAs have been shown to alter the brain cells genetically in rats. Thermal paper, plastic goods, dental composites, and water lines often contain BPA as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While canned vegetables <\/a>can be quite convenient, it is best to stay away from them as much as possible. You can choose vegetables that are in glass jars. It is also best to choose fresh vegetables from the garden. Growing your own veggies can be a fun and rewarding experience. Frozen vegetables are also a good alternative to canned vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doing this can help to protect your DNA as frozen vegetables do not have any added ingredients. These are much better for you and they are available all year round and the price for frozen vegetables is comparable to canned vegetables. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Grilled Red Meat
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Grilled food can be quite delicious. Unfortunately, scientists have discovered that preparing certain types of meat on the grill, especially those meats that are processed, can release a carcinogen <\/a>that is known as heterocyclic aromatic amines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When red meat is grilled to the point of being well done, the molecular and chemical structure of the meat will be changed. While the meat that has been grilled may taste wonderful, it can actually be quite harmful. It is recommended that instead of grilling red meat you should broil, bake, or prepare the meat in a skillet instead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grilling chicken and pork can have this same effect, so while it may be your favorite summer pastime, stepping away from the grill can actually reduce your risk of developing certain types of cancer. In fact, lowering the amount of red meat that is in your diet can reduce the risk of developing stomach cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Refined Sugar
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When it comes to cancer-causing foods, one of the biggest culprits is high fructose <\/a>corn syrup as well as other refined sugars. Many people make the mistake of thinking that brown sugar is better for them. However, brown sugar is just white sugar that has been highly refined and then the molasses that were removed are added back in for color and flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Refined sugars and the foods that are made with refined sugars are one of the main sources of insulin spikes in the body. In addition, they are used by cancer cells to grow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since most of the sugar supply that is found in the United States is made using sugar beets that are genetically modified, it is best to choose a natural alternative. Some better choices of sweeteners include coconut sugar, organic honey, and maple sugar. These natural sweeteners are also a better choice than artificial sweeteners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Smoked, Pickled, and Salted Foods
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Foods that have been smoked, pickled or salted should be avoided in most cases. This is because most of these types of products contain preservatives<\/a>. One of the preservatives that are often used for these types of foods is nitrates. Nitrates are used to prolong the shelf life of these products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, the additives that are used in these products can accumulate throughout the body. Eventually, these toxins can cause damage to the body at the cellular level. This damage can lead to a person developing many types of diseases, including cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Smoked foods are often cooked at high temperatures in order to gain that smoky flavor. Unfortunately, this cooking process causes the nitrates that are used to prolong the shelf life to turn into nitrites, which are even more dangerous. It is important to note that when it comes to pickled foods, the fermented foods that you make at home are perfectly fine to consume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Carbonated Beverages and Sodas
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For more than twenty years, the health issues caused by drinking sodas <\/a>have been debated. One of the main health concerns associated with drinking soda as well as other carbonated beverages is that it considered being one of the major cancer-causing foods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These drinks are filled with high fructose corn syrup, which from this list you already know is bad for your health. In addition, carbonated beverages and sodas also contain dyes as well as many other chemicals. This makes them bad for nearly every aspect of your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These drinks do not provide the body with any type of nutritional value. In addition, they can rob the body from getting the nutrients that it needs from other foods. Diet sodas are just as bad as these drinks likely contain aspartame. Aspartame is just as bad as consuming rat poison when it comes to human cells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. White Flour
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White flour is a common baking ingredient that almost everyone keeps on hand in their kitchen. However, when the flour has been refined, all of the nutritional value from it has been removed. It is then bleached using chlorine <\/a>gas. This is done to make it more appealing to shoppers. The GI for white flour is also extremely high. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A high glycemic index means that it will spike the insulin levels in the body and not provide any type of nutritional fuel. The body converts carbohydrates into sugars within the body. This means that eating foods that contain excessive amounts of white flour can cause insulin resistance. Refined carbohydrates are simple sugars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the preferred fuel sources for all types of cancer, including cancer of the stomach. If you are looking for ways to prevent stomach cancer avoiding white flour and products that contain refined white flour is a good place to start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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