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From the Daily Mirror 4 December 2007 Burnt food cancer warning
By Emily Cook 4/12/2007Eating fried, grilled or roasted food raises the risk of ovarian and womb cancer, a huge 11-year study has shown.Scientists are concerned about the substance acrylamide, produced when food is browned, toasted or burnt.
Non-smoking women in the highest category of acrylamide exposure were twice as likely to suffer the cancers than someone in the lowest group.
What else can I help you with?
Is burnt food good for you?
A theory exists that the outer layer of burn food contains carcinogens (may cause cancer). Additionally when food is overcooked, the nutrients are often lost in the cooking process. See this article for more information: http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=george&dbid=61
What bad habits are known to cause cancer?
There are quite a few bad food habits that may cause cancer. These are: not eating enough vegetables, overeating, eating charbroiled or grilled food, lack of omega fatty acids which come from walnuts and olive oil, eating processed foods and drinking sugar free sodas.
Is eating meat unhealthy?
There is some evidence that carcinogens found in burnt food may contribute to a higher risk of cancer, but scientists aren't yet sure. Either way, food that has been burnt loses its nutritional value, so it can't do much good.
Can Eating food micro-waved in plastic containers cause cancer?
THAT IS SO LIKE NOT TRUE SO IF YOU HOT BAKED BEANS IN A MICROWAVE YOU GET CANCER NO
Does eating a food that looks like it has cancer give you cancer?
no it doesn't
What are carcinogensis?
Carcinogens are simply put, anything that will/can cause cancer. Eating lots of grilled food can cause cancer if you cook with charcoals because charcoal has combustible material, which are the carcinogens, and when consumed in large amounts can cause cancer. An item filled with carcinogens, for example, is a cigarette.
Does overnight food cause cancer?
If the fresh food itself does not cause cancer, it is unlikely that its leftovers will cause cancer either. Heating leftovers in Styrofoam or plastic containers has been linked to cancer.
Does junk food give cancer?
No- junk food is not a known cause of cancer.
Can barbecuing food cause cancer?
no
Does microwaving food cause cancer?
no not at all!
Can eating Broccoli get rid of brain cancer or any type of cancer?
No. Once a person has cancer, it won't matter what food you eat.
Does a person lose weight if they eat burn food?
Burnt food? Wherever did u get that idea? No, u dont lose weight if u eat burnt food, you'll end up increasing the chances of u getting a peptic ulcer. Prolonged ingestion of burnt food can also lead to cancer, so DON"T EVEN TRY!
