Fry-up a day raises cancer risk by 63%

PEOPLE who tuck into a fry-up every day could have a 63% higher chance of developing bowel cancer, a charity warned yesterday.

Eating processed meats like sausages and bacon increases the risk while extra calories can lead to obesity, which is linked to many types of cancer, the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) said.

A typical breakfast with fried eggs, sausages, bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes can contain about 700 calories. Extras like black pudding and fried bread push the calorie content even higher while saturated fat is also known to contribute to the risk of heart disease.