Other cancer experts agree. In 2015, the World Health Organization listed processed meat as a potential carcinogen. According to the University of Texas Cancer Center website, processed meats include ham, hot dogs, hot dogs, pepperoni, and deli meats such as roast beef. “Research shows that eating processed meats such as bacon and cold cuts can increase the risk of stomach and bowel cancer,” said center expert Lindsay Walford. Scientists believe this may be due to nitrates and the high temperatures used in meat processing.
Alcohol is another known carcinogen. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all alcoholic beverages, including red and white wine, beer, and spirits, are linked to cancer. “The more you drink, the higher your risk of cancer,” the CDC said. Alcohol increases the risk of cancer because, unlike most foods, the body does not digest alcohol. Instead, alcohol breaks down into a chemical called acetaldehyde, which damages the body’s DNA and prevents the body from repairing it. Alcohol causes cancer of the liver, colon, throat and esophagus, Andrews said.
Meanwhile, it emerged that some energy drinks, such as Gatorade, could be banned in several US states as early as 2027 due to toxic additives in their ingredients.
