The American Institute for Cancer Research states, *“60 to 70 percent of cancers are preventable through currently available information and simple changes in diet and lifestyle.”* Here are ten common foods and habits to avoid that may reduce your cancer risk:

**1. BPA-Lined Cans & Plastic**
Unless labeled “BPA-free,” many canned goods contain bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical linked to cancer, infertility, and diabetes.

**2. Cured, Smoked & Processed Meats**
Items like bacon, sausages, and beef jerky contain nitrates that turn into cancer-linked compounds during cooking.

**3. Farmed Fish & Grilled Meats**
Farmed fish may contain carcinogens like PCBs and pesticides. Grilling meat creates harmful PAHs when fat drips onto flames.

**4. Microwave Popcorn & Hydrogenated Oils**
Popcorn bags release toxic chemicals like PFOA when heated. Trans fats (hydrogenated oils) cause inflammation and are linked to chronic disease.

**5. Sugary, Refined & Non-Organic Foods**
Refined sugar feeds cancer cells. Non-organic produce often carries pesticides. Processed foods are packed with harmful additives, while sugary drinks offer no real nutrients and may contain aspartame and flame retardants.

Making informed food choices is a key step in reducing cancer risks.