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With sugar food also causes cancer

April 23, 2025No CommentsNur Nobi RobinBy Health Desk
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While sugar has long been linked to cancer and other life-threatening diseases, recent research suggests that even commonly considered “healthy” everyday foods may contribute to long-term health risks, including cancer.

 

Health experts stress that the goal is not to demonize specific foods, but to raise awareness about overall dietary habits. As scientists delve deeper into the factors that fuel cancer cell growth, it’s becoming evident that the regular foods we consume can play a significant role.

 

Research confirms that cancer cells do absorb more glucose than normal cells. However, the notion that cutting out all sugar would stop cancer lacks scientific backing—glucose remains a vital energy source for all cells in the human body.

 

The real concern, according to experts, lies in the *overall dietary pattern*. Chronic inflammation, obesity, and insulin resistance—often driven by excessive sugar intake, processed foods, and red meat—are conditions that can create a favorable environment for cancer development.

 

Surprisingly, recent findings have also raised questions about eggs—a food typically lauded for its high-quality protein and nutritional value. A major study conducted in Uruguay between 1996 and 2004 found a potential link between excessive egg consumption and increased risks of several types of cancer.

 

The study, which involved over 3,500 cancer patients and 2,000 hospital-based control participants, indicated that individuals who regularly consumed high quantities of eggs had a higher likelihood of developing cancers of the colon, lungs, breast, prostate, bladder, oral cavity, upper respiratory tract, and esophagus.

 

Even after accounting for confounding factors like smoking, alcohol consumption, and overall dietary habits, the association between egg consumption and cancer risk remained.

 

Experts, however, caution that this link is not necessarily causal. Rather, it’s a statistical correlation that raises important questions: could excessive egg intake, when combined with poor diet, smoking, or chronic inflammation, contribute to higher cancer susceptibility?

 

Researchers emphasize the need for more human-based studies to determine whether there’s a direct connection and what mechanisms might be at play.

 

Not all studies on eggs have been negative. Some research indicates that proteins and peptides in eggs—especially in purified forms—may offer anti-cancer and immune-boosting benefits. However, these findings are largely based on laboratory tests on cells (in vitro), and their effectiveness in the human body remains unconfirmed without further research.

 

Beyond sugar and eggs, the rising global consumption of **ultra-processed foods** is emerging as a major dietary concern. Packaged snacks, ready-made meals, sugary drinks, and fast food have become staples of modern diets.

 

Global studies indicate that high intake of such foods can lead to chronic inflammation, gut microbiome imbalances, obesity, and insulin resistance—all of which are key contributors to cancer development.

 

So what’s the key takeaway?

 

Health experts argue that no single food can make or break your health. Rather, it’s the overall *balance, diversity, and quality* of your diet that matters most. Avoiding ultra-processed foods and focusing on whole foods—such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, olive oil, avocado, and fatty fish—can help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.

 

Being healthy doesn’t mean you must eliminate your favorite foods entirely. A slice of cake now and then is fine, as long as the majority of your daily intake consists of fresh, nutrient-rich options. Eggs, too, can be part of a balanced diet—provided they’re not consumed excessively or paired with other inflammation-promoting foods.

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