Sugar

• Excessive sugar intake can lead to weight gain and obesity
• This can be a risk factor for certain types of cancers.
• No studies however confirm that cutting sugar out of your diet will improve or treat your cancer.

Artificial sweeteners

• No evidence confirm that artificial sweeteners, including saccharin, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and neotame, cause cancer in humans.

Alcohol

• Excessive alcohol intake increases the risk of certain cancers, including esophageal, liver, breast, colon, or rectal cancer.

Tea

• Tea contains a compound called polyphenols, which is an antioxidant. Results from studies that review the relationship between tea consumption and cancer risk are inconclusive.

Acrylamide

• Acrylamide is a chemical that can form when certain foods are heated to high temperatures, such as potatoes. Studies have shown that acrylamide can increase risk for certain types of cancers in animal models, but there is inadequate evidence to show these effects in humans.