Im a cancer dietitian I would never consume these 7 foods and drinks

She’s got a beef with these seven items.Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and drinks she warns may increase your risk of developing cancer or having it return.“I know how amazing and powerful nutrition can be to help survivors have better treatment outcomes and reduce risk of recurrence,” Andrews said in her June TikTok, which has garnered 2.9 million views.“Sadly, there is so much misinformation out there that people cannot eat well – so I am so happy to clear up that confusion and help people eat with confidence.”She recommends avoiding alcohol, processed meats, soda, red meat, coffee drinks, white grains and plant-based milks.Cheers to…sobriety? Andrews shares that she’s teetotal in the name of total body betterment, “I do not consume any alcohol.

All types of alcohol — including red wine — are going to increase your risk of six different cancers.”According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, alcohol raises the risk of cancers of the mouth and throat, larynx, esophagus, colon and rectum, liver and breast.Alcohol raises the cancer risk because rather than digesting it, your body breaks it down into a chemical called acetaldehyde, which can damage DNA and prevent the body from repairing itself. The more you drink, the greater your risk.In a previous TikTok, Andrews said the first and best step you can take to reduce your cancer risk is to cut out alcohol completely.

Next up on the chopping block? Processed meats.Andrews shares, “Processed meats increase colorectal cancer risk at any consumption.

So whether that’s pepperoni… or pre-cooked meats — any consumption of that is going to be increasing your risk of cancer.”Andrews said she avoids hot dogs, opting to make her own healthier version with raw meat and a whole-grain bun.Her advice is echoed by other experts.

In 2015, the World Health Organization named processed meat a carcinogen, noting that the...