5 Everyday Foods That May Increase Your Cancer Risk

By Vanshika Gaur
30 Jun 2025, 10:00 IST

We often eat food based on our taste and preferences without realising its side effects, one of them being cancer. From ultra processed foods to deep fried foods, many of these can potentially increase the risk of cancer. Tap to know more!

Ultra Processed Foods

Ultra processed foods like chips and sodas contain nitrites and nitrates, which can convert into cancer cells during digestion, increasing the risk of stomach cancer.

Pickled Foods

Pickled foods or foods high in salt can damage the stomach lining, increasing the risk of gastric cancer.

Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can damage DNA and also increase the risk of cancer, such as breast cancer, colon cancer, and more.

Red Meat

Cooking red meat on high flame can become carcinogenic, i.e., it has potential to cause cancer like prostate cancer, colon cancer, and more.

Deep Fried Foods

Deeply frying foods at high temperature, especially in reused oil, can increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and more.

Information Credits

According to PubMed, ultra processed foods, deep fried foods, and others can increase the risk of cancer. It is advisable to consult a dietitian for personalised suggestions.