Common Kitchen Practices That May Increase Cancer Risk

How you store leftovers, which cookware you use, and how well you ventilate your kitchen can all affect cancer risk.

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Failing to seal those leftover noodles properly could lead to more problems than just a funky-tasting meal.

Chao Ming-wei, a certified toxicologist with the American Board of Toxicology and an associate professor in the Department of Biotechnology at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan, shared on the Epoch Times’ “Health 1+1” program how small lifestyle changes can reduce cancer risk. He also explained how to correctly store food in the refrigerator and wash and cook vegetables to minimize the harmful effects of toxic substances on the body.

Signs of Cancer

In March, Mr. Chao, author of the newly published book “Mom Failed to Fight Cancer,“ recounted on ”Health 1+1” that his mother, who did not eat sweets, drink alcohol, or smoke, was suddenly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, leaving the family in shock.