Have you ever considered how dangerous some of your simple, everyday habits, like sipping boiling tea in the morning or eating food cooked in stale oil, can be for your health? Yes, we often unknowingly consume things that can lead to serious diseases like cancer.
The most shocking thing is that there is no 'safe limit' for many of these things! In this article, we're sharing seven dangers that nutritionist Lima Mahajan identifies that are likely all around you.
Smoking
Whether it's cigarettes, vapes, or secondhand smoke, there's no 'safe limit' for all of them. Even a small amount of exposure to smoke significantly increases the risk of lung and esophageal cancer. Therefore, it's best to stay away from it completely.
Alcohol Consumption
According to experts, there's no safe limit for alcohol either. Even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer. Additionally, alcohol reduces the body's absorption of nutrients (such as folate and vitamins A, C, D, and E) that protect our bodies.
Hot Drinks
If you're a fan of drinking very hot, even boiling, tea, coffee, or soup, be careful. Consuming very hot beverages repeatedly damages the esophagus, increasing the risk of esophageal cancer. Therefore, nutritionists recommend that these drinks always be lukewarm or just hot enough to drink, not boiling hot.
Moldy Rice, Wheat, and Peanuts
If grains or peanuts are improperly stored, they can produce aflatoxins. If they are moldy, there's no safe limit—so avoid eating them altogether. These toxins directly damage the liver's DNA and can lead to liver cancer.
Burnt Tandoori Food
If any part of tandoori or grilled food has turned black, avoid eating it. Experts recommend removing any burnt or blackened areas from the food and including salads and vegetables in your diet to reduce the risk.
Reheated Oil
Reheating cooking oil repeatedly is harmful to health. Do not reheat the oil more than 2-3 times. If the oil turns black, thickens, or smokes, discard it immediately. Repeatedly reheating oil creates toxic compounds that damage DNA over time.
Red Meat
Limit your red meat intake. Eating 350 to 500 grams of cooked meat per week is considered safe. Consuming more than this, especially cooking it at very high heat, increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
You can protect your health by making small changes to your habits.
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