The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified five types of food commonly consumed by many people as harmful to the body. These foods can contribute to obesity, cardiovascular diseases, and especially create conditions for cancer to develop. Here are five types of foods you should limit:

1. Fried foods such as fried chicken, fried meat, and French fries

According to ThS.BS CKII Hà Hải Nam, Deputy Head of the Abdominal Surgery I Department at K Hospital, foods with high levels of saturated fats (bad fats) can lead to weight gain and obesity if consumed over a long period. Specifically, these foods are classified into Group 2 by the WHO due to their potential cancer-causing properties.

2. Pickled vegetables, such as pickled cabbage and pickled eggplant

Pickled foods contain high levels of salt and have the potential to produce nitrates during the fermentation process. Nitrates are known to be a cause of various cancers, including stomach cancer, colorectal cancer, and nasopharyngeal cancer.

3. Processed meats such as sausages, bacon, and ham

Processed meats have been classified into Group 1 by the WHO as foods that have a high risk of causing cancer since 2015. The danger level of these foods is comparable to smoking. Many patients with gastrointestinal cancer have the habit of consuming large amounts of processed meats, according to Dr. Nam.

4. Salted fish

Asian countries often have the habit of consuming salty foods, including salted fish. However, these foods are classified as having a high risk of causing nasopharyngeal cancer and cancers of the mouth and throat.

5. Foods that are too hot

High temperatures can alter the mucous membranes of the pharynx, mouth, esophagus, and intestines. In fact, consuming excessively hot foods can lead to malignant changes in these organs, which can eventually lead to the formation of malignant tumors.

These are five types of food closely associated with the development of malignancies. If possible, try to limit the consumption of these foods to help keep your body healthier.