50 Unhealthy Foods to Ban from Your Diet Immediately

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Processed meats

Processed meats are particularly rich in saturated fats, nitrates and nitrites, all of which fall into the category of harmful elements. In particular, nitrates and nitrites can convert into nitrosamines at high temperatures, a substance classified as a carcinogen.
If you're going to eat them, choose products that are completely nitrite-free, and consume sparingly, or eliminate them completely from your diet.