Truth About Eating Grilled or Charred Foods and Cancer

For many, grilled foods like charred burgers, barbecues, hotdogs, and extra crispy veggies are mealtime favorites and a big part of summer fun. According to a survey, about 20% of the American respondents barbecue several times a month. Many said summer is incomplete without barbecuing, not only because of the tender taste of grilled meat but also because it allows them to spend quality time with family members and friends.

Unfortunately, during the grilling process, some chemicals are known to potentially cause cancer naturally develop in both meat and plant-based foods.

Chemicals found in grilled foods or foods cooked at high …read more