Oncologist alert: Never buy products that have these 2 ingredients

Qdo you always check the list of ingredients found on the product labels? If you don't, you better start by checking. An oncologist leaves the alert and explains what two ingredients you always seek. If you find them, you don't buy the product.

Ted A. James is an oncologist and Parade magazine began by explaining the importance of always checking what is on the list of ingredients of what he buys. “The front of the packaging is designed to market the product and always tell the whole story”, start by saying.

“The list of ingredients and the nutritional table show what is really present in the food, including sodium, preservatives, added sugars and other ingredients,” the expert continues.

Beware of these ingredients, oncologist alert

So it says that it is important to always realize the product as a whole and not just to look at the packaging quickly. “The diet is a factor that influences the risk of cancer along with genetics, physical activity, body weight, smoking and alcohol consumption. Food and drink consumed can affect processes in the body, including inflammation, hormonal levels and exposure to compounds that can damage cells.”

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So when you want to buy a product, the oncologist always checks for sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite. It shows that these are chemical preservatives used in some foods in order to keep them longer, keep the color and taste.

Some of the most obvious products are bacon, ham, sausages, salami and pepperoni. “ When nitrites in processed meat react with other substances during preparation or digestion, they may form compounds called nitrosamines. Some nitrosamines may damage cells and DNA, which may increase the risk of cancer over time,” says the oncologist.

Choose healthier foods

It states that it is important to avoid as much as possible as studies have not yet been sufficient to define a safe value in terms of consumption. “The goal is not perfection or fear, but to make conscious choices about food and its potential impact on cancer risk. The studies have not yet established a specific amount of processed meat that is considered low risk.”

The oncologist also reveals that making minor changes to your diet is something that is always in time to do and that there are several benefits you will have.

“ It's never too late to make healthier changes, then the focus should be on choices from now on, including choosing healthier foods more often to reduce the risk of cancer in the future.”