Tag: acrylamide
What’s Really in a Pringles Chip? The Crunchy Truth Behind the...
Pringles may look like potato chips, but they’re far from the classic slice-and-fry snack you might expect. Technically, they’re not even considered "potato chips"...
Not Everything in Coffee is Good For You (What You Need...
There are so many benefits to drinking coffee, like decreasing the risk of dementia and type 2 diabetes and even adding years to your...
Can Burnt Toast Really Give You Cancer?
Many people realize that burning certain foods — particularly fried or smoked — can lead to the formation of compounds linked to cancer. But...
Can Potatoes Really Cause Cancer?
British health authorities recently launched a campaign against extra crispy potatoes. This prompted renewed public concern over a relatively little-known carcinogen, acrylamide. Launched this month,...
Stop Eating French Fries: Replace Them with These
Americans love their french fries. They love them so much, in fact, that one quarter of the vegetables we eat in this country are...