A doctor who graduated from Harvard University has revealed which Christmas foods can increase your risk of developing cancer.
Dr Saurabh Sethi issued the warning as people tuck into treats galore with the festive holiday just days away.
The gastroenterologist, who shares his advice and expertise with his 1.4m followers on Instagram (@doctor.sethi), recently shared which popular snack slashes dementia risk.
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Now, the 42-year-old is urging people to put down sugary drinks and other foods, in a clip racking up 201,000 views and over 2,000 likes.
The worst food for cancer risk and chronic inflammation is ultra-processed foods, reports Need To Know.
For cancer progression, according to the doctor from California, US, it’s sugary drinks.
And inflammation is associated with deep-fried foods, with DNA damage at a higher risk once consuming burned or charred meats.
A glass of alcohol this Christmas could put your body at risk of hormone-related cancers, too.
Dr Sethi added: “This holiday season, minimise just one food group for better long-term health.”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
“All are just terrible!!! We need to just grow our foods,” one person said.
Jan added: “Salad it is then.”
“Your right, gotta cut all that s**t our of our diets,” someone else commented.
Paul said: “Should I drink water and eat air then.”
“I will only eat air,” Prashant added.
He recently revealed the benefits of eating a handful of nuts per day.
The doctor says just 30 grams could help reduce the risk of all-cause dementia.
He aims to eat a handful per day, consisting of either 20 almonds, 15 cashews, 14 walnut halves, 20 hazelnuts or 30 pistachios.
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