The WHO Says These 5 Foods Can Cause Cancer

Last week, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released a report with a strong claim: processed meats definitely cause colon cancer and red meats probably cause colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer too.

It's a strong claim, but it's nothing new. In fact, limited cancer risk has been an underlying message behind Meatless Monday campaigns for quite some time now. The difference is that the claim was never stated in such a definite way. Find out which foods top the IARC's list below.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy Last week, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) released a report with a strong claim: processed meats definitely cause colon cancer and red meats probably cause colon, pancreatic, and prostate cancer too. It's a strong claim, but it's nothing new. In fact, limited cancer risk has been an underlying message behind Meatless Monday campaigns for quite some time now. The difference is that the claim was never stated in such a definite way. Find out which foods top the IARC's list below. Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health OBESITY The WHO Says These 5 Foods Can Cause Cancer   By Yasmine Ali, MD Obesity Expert READ NOW WOMEN'S HEALTH 7 Ways to Make the Most of This Week    By Joy Bauer, MS, RD Women's Health Expert READ NOW ALTERNATIVE FITNESS Learn to Get Fit With African Dance    By Laura Williams Alternative Fitness Expert READ NOW WEIGHT LOSS 15 Smart Sweet Snacks for Dieters    By Malia Frey Weight Loss Expert READ NOW TYPE 1 DIABETES Empagliflozin: Could This Be the New Diabetes Treatment?    By Caroline Messer, MD Type 1 Diabetes Expert READ NOW Trending Now • 20 Inspiring Preemie Quotes That'll Inspire You Too • 10 ADHD Friendly Ways to Eat More Vegetables • What's The Most Common Head Trauma Symptom? • Like Us? Join Us on Facebook • The 9 Unhealthiest Chain Restaurant Meals Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.