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Healthy eating has become the focus of modern people, especially breakfast. However, Japanese cancer expert Professor Sato Norihiro warns that certain common breakfast foods may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer and colorectal cancer. He points out that refined carbohydrates, processed meats, and high-fat dairy products should be particularly noted. Excessive intake of refined carbohydrates can lead to a spike in blood sugar, increasing cancer risk; processed meats contain carcinogens categorized as Group 1, and should be consumed in moderation; while high-fat dairy products may affect cancer recurrence rates, it is recommended to choose low-fat options.

Healthy eating has become a focal point for modern individuals, especially as breakfast is considered the main source of energy for the day. However, experts warn that certain common breakfast foods may increase the risk of cancers such as pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, and breast cancer, sparking widespread discussion in society.

Three major breakfast pitfalls to be especially cautious of

• According to reports, expert analyses indicate that many of the breakfast options people consume daily carry hidden health risks, including refined carbohydrates, processed meats, and high-fat dairy products, which require special attention to reduce cancer risk.

Refined carbohydrates may increase cancer risk

• Experts mention that excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates such as bread, white rice, and noodles can cause blood sugar levels to rise rapidly, and over time, this may lead to the body secreting excessive insulin, triggering inflammatory responses in cells and consequently increasing the risk of various cancers.

Processed meats contain class 1 carcinogens

• Processed meats such as bacon, ham, and sausages contain sodium nitrite during production, which the World Health Organization has classified as a class 1 carcinogen. However, moderate intake poses minimal risk; experts emphasize that consuming more than 50 grams of processed meats daily may increase the risk of colon cancer by 18%.

High-fat dairy products affect cancer recurrence rates

• Studies show that colorectal cancer patients who consume low-fat dairy products have a 40% reduction in recurrence risk. In contrast, patients who consume higher amounts of regular dairy products experience a 60% increase in recurrence risk, thus it is recommended to moderately control the intake of high-fat dairy products such as heavy cream.

▲ Excessive consumption of processed meats such as bacon, ham, and sausages may be carcinogenic. (Illustrative image)

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