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help on refuting grilling causes cancer

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edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
recently in a local atlanta foodie magazine an article appeared saying that the dripping fat on charcoal causes cancer and "bark" and an unhealthy thinng....need some help in refuting that....thanks...
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  • Unknown
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    nodock,
    can you post a link to this article? id like to read it. thanks
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  • Dimple's Mom
    Dimple's Mom Posts: 1,740
    nodock,
    I've long read that eating bbq'd food can increase chances for cancer. I don't have anything to refute it and I do think about it from time to time.[p]But honestly, nearly everything in our environment these days can be linked to increase in cancers and other diseases. Just walking outside and breathing in the air that's been fouled with automobiles and factory smoke is probably not a whole lot healthier than bbq smoke.[p]I would certainly argue that people who buy things premade from the grocery store (and that would include pretty much anything other than fresh --- organic -- produce/herbs, grains, spices, dairy and meat/poultry/fish) are at a much higher risk than people who are buying meat and grilling it. The stuff they put in food these days is downright frightening and I constantly wonder why I'm the only person who knows this and cares![p]Gwen

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  • Chef Arnoldi
    Chef Arnoldi Posts: 974
    with all the preservatives/enhacers in food, grilling is only a minor problem, as long as don't start eating Charred (burnt) meat.
    everything that we eat or do should be done in moderation and you should be ok
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  • jwirlwind
    jwirlwind Posts: 319
    nodock,
    Breathing causes cancer. [p]Jerry
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  • Unknown
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    nodock,
    here is a link that discusses this question... googling "PAH" and "HCA" will probably give a lot of hits...seems moderation is, as always, good advice...
    [ul][li]Does BBQing Cause Cancer?[/ul]
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  • Morro Bay Rich
    Morro Bay Rich Posts: 2,227
    nodock,
    ..... and water will kill you if you drink too much of it.
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  • Unknown
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    nodock,
    My father-in-law is 93 and my Dad is 92; they are both still alive after eating bar-be-que in South Alabama all of their lives. I am 68 and have just built a house myself. None of us have cancer; we still eat smoked and grilled meat. My Dad still eats hot dogs, fried liver, bologna; you name it.
    It's in your genes; if your family has a history of cancer, then be careful.
    I do read the labels now and avoid food from China and other foreign countries. It's so easy to grow your own vegetables; even in a container!
    I just smoked a turkey breast and a chicken; it was great!!
    Just eat your veggies, exercise have a cool one once in a while, smile and enjoy your family and life!
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  • Whitetail
    Whitetail Posts: 76
    clements,
    "Just eat your veggies, exercise have a cool one once in a while, smile and enjoy your family and life!" [p]
    Words to live by right there.

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  • EdF
    EdF Posts: 42
    Especially the "smile and enjoy..." part.[p]- Ed (cancer survivor)

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    EdF,
    Cancer survivor here too - 5 years now! Like I always say - "Men, when ol' Doc says drop 'em and bend over DO IT! - Your pride won't hurt nearly as much as it does to hear the words...Sorry, but you have cancer"
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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