Written by Tania Tarafdar | Updated : May 31, 2017 10:05 AM IST
You don’t smoke so you must think that you are leading a healthy life. But smoking may not be the only way you are harming your health. Certain things you do can expose you to the same contaminants that are in cigarette smoke or put you at risk of developing diseases. Check them out.
Having a high animal protein diet: Animal proteins are rich in the hormone IGF-1 that can promote the growth of cancer cells. A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that people on a high animal protein diet, especially in their middle age, were more likely to suffer from cancer.
Leading an inactive lifestyle: Even if you workout in the morning, sitting all day has been linked to a variety of health conditions. A study carried by the Alberta Health Services-Cancer Care in Canada found that inactivity was liked to more than 16 lakh cases of lung, prostate and colon cancer every year.
Using wrong cooking oil: Studies have found that high-heat cooking with soybean oil releases, aldehydes, particulate matter, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons all of which are found in cigarette smoke and linked to inflammation of the airway. Pick the type of oil best suited for your use. Remember olive oil and soybean oil are not for high-heat cooking.
Cooking with natural gas: You are getting an added amount of nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde if you are cooking with natural gas. A study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives found that these contaminants could cause various health issues. So ensure that you use a vent hood or a chimney whenever you cook.
Not getting enough sleep: Sleep deprivation can trigger a heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, and a host of other health problems. Recent studies found that the mortality rates due to sleep deprivation were at par with mortality rates in cigarette smokers.
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