Fries
are my weakness, just by reading this article and no matter what scientists say,
I just want to go out and get fries. Well the FDA is warning people to cut down
on acrylamide. This chemical is linked
to cancer, acrylamide can form in plant-based, starchy foods when cooked at
high-temperatures like baking or frying. Foods that contain acrylamide include french
fries, coffee, crackers, toasted breads and dried fruits. I know almost
everything causes cancer but why does it have to be french fries and coffee. The
acrylamide chemical is created from sugars and an amino acid that is found in
food, but does not form in dairy, meat or
fish products. Research on this chemical is relatively new, but it has been
linked to higher rates of cancer in animals so it is thought to be a carcinogen
for humans as well.
Steps
to reduce acrylamide:
Stop
consumption of one or two foods high in acrylamide
Boil
or steams foods, this does not form acrylamide
Do
not overcook or over crisp when frying
Cook
potatoes till golden yellow not brown
Do
not store potatoes in the refrigerator (the refrigerator increases the amount
of acrylamide)
Bread
should be toasted to light brown, very brown areas should not be eaten
Eat
plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats
Ok,
so these steps are not so bad, but would you put down the fries? Would you go
on this craze and do what they say or just continue to eat the same?
Here
is the article if you would like to read it:
