Grilled Meats and Cancer Risk
Health-conscious consumers often choose grilled chicken over fried chicken, but grilled chicken—as well as other grilled meats—can increase the risk of cancer. Researchers have known for years that meat-eaters have higher cancer rates, compared with people who avoid meat. But now we also know that grilled meats pose a unique threat. Cancer-causing chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) have been found in chicken and other meats, and the very highest concentrations occur when these products are grilled....  

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