I wasn't exactly sure of its health implications at the time, it was just me musing over things that seem rather odd without necessarily having answers to them. I do this a lot. I am a thinker, maybe even a worrier because I tend to get emotional about other people's situation. I am no mother Theresa but I like to see people, myself included, live the best lives we can. This has led me to take more care in what I eat and think more deeply about what I ingest. Perhaps it came as a result of losing someone so dear to me to the cold hands of cancer not very long ago. This brought to fore, my own mortality and made me consider things I can do to buy more time on earth so I can achieve more and hopefully impact others more positively.
Anyway, without getting all sentimental and overly emotional like I do get, here is what I found courtesy of a link shared by another facebook friend I admire, although she might not know it. :-)
"I know what you’re thinking… You’ve likely heard how the nutrient Lycopene in tomatoes lowers cancer risks, but that benefit is completely cancelled out when the lining of canned tomatoes contain chemicals that disrupt hormonal activity in the body. Since tomatoes are so acidic, the chemical BPA actually leeches from the lining into the tomatoes. This toxic chemical has been linked to different cancers, heart disease and reproductive problems. Next time you feel like making a nice red sauce, go with a glass jar or stew the tomatoes yourself".
Here is the link if you wish to find the out the other fifteen food that can cause cancer. I think the list will surprise you but hopefully it will also lead you to make conscious decisions about your diet. http://www.littlethings.com/cancer-causing-foods/
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