Frying or grilling meats at the high temperatures in order to get to that well-done steak creates HCAs (heterocyclic amines) and PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), chemicals that have been shown to cause changes in DNA that may increase cancer risk. This pleasure can lead to tumors in the breast, prostate, colon and other organs.
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Just diagnosed with breast cancer-I usually am in front of tv at night for any where between 3-5hrs as I fall asleep on the couch-it’s been a bad habit for about 4yrs now-Ughhhh!