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