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Why Toast Could Be Even Worse for You Than Bacon

Why Toast Could Be Even Worse for You Than Bacon

On the heels of the announcement that processed meat and red meat are carcinogenic, the bad news keeps rolling in for staples of many Western diets. Anew study from the British Food Standards Agency, an analog to the United States’ Food and Drug Administration, suggests that if you’re toasting bread or frying or roasting some potatoes, it’s best do so on the light side: Toast burnt to a crisp, browned fries, and potatoes roasted well-done could also give you cancer.

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