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How can unhealthy food cause terminal illness

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Processed food like chips, fruit juices, soft drinks, canned food, instant noodles, ice-creamed, snacks, etc as they are drained of nutrients during manufacturing process and have added salt, sugar and food chemicals

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Unhealthy foods can increase the risk of terminal cancer through various mechanisms:


Carcinogenic compounds:

1.⁠ ⁠Processed meats (e.g., hot dogs, sausages) contain preservatives like sodium nitrite, which forms carcinogenic compounds.
2.⁠ ⁠Charred or burnt foods (e.g., grilled meats) contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs), known carcinogens.


Inflammation and oxidative stress:

1.⁠ ⁠Refined sugars and refined carbohydrates lead to insulin resistance, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
2.⁠ ⁠Fried foods and foods high in advanced glycation end (AGE) products (e.g., fried eggs, bacon) promote oxidative stress.


Hormonal disruption:

1.⁠ ⁠Foods high in saturated and trans fats (e.g., processed snacks) disrupt hormone balances.
2.⁠ ⁠Foods contaminated with pesticides and heavy metals (e.g., non-organic produce) interfere with hormone regulation.


Gut microbiome disruption:

1.⁠ ⁠Processed and high-sugar foods alter gut bacteria, leading to inflammation and impaired immune function.


Increased cancer risk:

Consuming unhealthy foods regularly increases the risk of various cancers, including:


•⁠ ⁠Colorectal cancer (processed meats)
•⁠ ⁠Breast cancer (hormone-disrupting foods)
•⁠ ⁠Pancreatic cancer (sugary and processed foods)
•⁠ ⁠Prostate cancer (fried foods and saturated fats)


Prevention:

Focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods, and limit or avoid:


•⁠ ⁠Processed and packaged foods
•⁠ ⁠Sugary drinks and refined carbohydrates
•⁠ ⁠Fried and charred foods
•⁠ ⁠Foods high in saturated and trans fats


A balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins helps reduce cancer risk. Based on cna talking point video, I have learnt that many of our hawker fried foods have their oils reused. Our hawker centre fried foods are tasty because they use unhealthy oils. From the article, I have learnt that we should reduce the consumption of fried foods to allow us to be healthier.

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