Dangerous Cooking Habits
All men love barbecues but too much of them can be bad. Mom was right (sort of); burnt food can cause cancer so do not eat open-flame grilled food too often. But don't panic just yet; look at the details.
Studies on animals have shown that charred and burnt meats are carcinogenic, and so is the smoke generated by burnt fat that drips from meat. On a more reassuring note, Alexis Currie-Williams, Nutrition and Physical Activity Manager for the American Cancer Society, states that, "while grilling foods may increase the risk for cancer, it's not at the top the cancer-causing list." In other words, grilling is bad, but not very bad, especially if proper cooking measures are taken.
When grilling food from now on, don't:
Avoid Genetically Modified foods for now. The GM food industry is still in its infancy, so we don't know how such foods can affect people. In rare cases, allergic reactions, nerve damage and poisoning have all been reported.
Food makers must inform people which products are genetically modified so people could at least know what "can" have dangerous effects. Canola seeds, soya and maize are some of the most widely modified foods.
Cooking foods properly, keeping the kitchen area and utensils clean to avoid cross-contamination, drinking pasteurized milk, and washing food before eating are all practices that can prevent Listeria.
Listeria is a pathogen that makes people ill and causes meningitis. Vegetables, milk, cheese, meat, and seafood should all be handled carefully and properly.
North Americans normally tend to avoid picking mushrooms themselves, but Eastern Europeans and Asians enjoy picking their own shrooms.
This practice can be dangerous when the same wild species of mushrooms are consumed on different continents. Some mushrooms are safe in one part of the world, but can be poisonous in another, even though they are the same species.
Possible microwave risks include increased LDL cholesterol levels (the bad kind). The study was conducted by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and the University Institute of Biochemistry.
On the other hand, most national safety agencies maintain that microwaves are safe. My suggestion is to use microwave ovens as little as possible. I myself don't even own one, yet I still manage to survive.
Many of the aforementioned habits don't pose an immediate danger to your health, but long-term use and a combination of these might lead to problems later on in life. Don't overreact, just be mindful of the possibilities.