Could Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Ovarian and Breast Cancers?

Do you need one more reason to skip chips, candy and soda? According to a new study, they may be linked to a higher risk of death – especially from ovarian and breast cancers.

Previous research linked ultra-processed foods with obesity and inflammation, which affect cancer risk, but the latest research is the first time they’ve been linked to specific forms of the disease.

“I can definitely see the effect of diet on obesity, which increases a person’s effective estrogen level, and blood sugar, which adds fuel to the fire in cancer,” says Dr. Caprio. “But, the magnitude of increased risk of specific cancers needs more study.”

So what can you do? Find out.