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The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 9:12pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Independent research undertaken by the Breast Cancer Fund has uncovered harmful levels of Bisphenol A – or BPA – in a range of popular canned goods. Conducting the study using tinned foods commonly consumed throughout the festive season, including cranberry sauce, corn, green beans and evaporated milk, scientists found significant doses of the potentially dangerous chemical, which has been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer. A common component of polycarbonate plastic used to make food containers, microwave ovenware, kitchen utensils and some baby bottles, BPA is also used in the epoxy-resin linings of tin cans to form a barrier between the metal and the food and prevent bacterial contamination. However, the toxic chemical can leach from the resin and make its way into food. Conditions connected to regular consumption are varied and range from breast and prostate cancer, infertility and early puberty in girls to type-2 diabetes, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. "The tests showed that single servings of almost half of the products had levels of BPA comparable to levels that laboratory studies have linked to adverse health effects," reported Shannon Coughlin of the Breast Cancer Fund. "When combined in a meal with other canned foods – even those with lower BPA content – the result could be a holiday meal that delivers a very concerning amount of BPA. Advertisement "Just one plate of your holiday favourites could deliver a potentially harmful dose of BPA. Then you get seconds. Then there's the leftovers. And then there's the rest of the year – most of us eat canned foods daily or weekly. Even if we don't use them much at home, canned foods are used in a lot of restaurant and cafeteria food. When you think of this daily exposure, you start to see the urgency of getting this chemical out of food cans." Though this particular study was conducted in the US, Australian watchdogs have long been lobbying for change. Last year, a similar study by consumer group Choice found that 33 out of the 38 products they tested contained BPA. And just one serving of 29 of them delivered a dose that exceeded a safe daily level of exposure for a 70kg adult. Caving to international pressure to ban the use of BPA, the Australian Government has implemented voluntary deal with major retailers. From last July, a gradual phase out of baby bottles and tinned baby food containing the chemical has been in effect. But the program was not extended to other products, citing the fact that Food Standards Australia New Zealand said existing levels were low and of no public threat. This view is disputed by researchers, with both the Choice and Breast Cancer Fund studies finding varying levels of BPA in the same brand of food after multiple tests. www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/the-cancer-danger-in-canned-food-20111208-1oksm.html |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 9:21pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
One issue of canned food in Niegria is that it is cheaper than the fresh or unprocessed food. Another issue is the safety of the canned food. Pls lets get ur opinion on this. |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by MrSinister(m): 9:34pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
YOU HAVE STARTED AGAIN!!! smh |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Omexonomy: 9:41pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Mr.Sinister:first and formost the op is very correct, but it should not make front page. We need something that will reduce the population of nigeria drastically. |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 9:44pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Mr.Sinister: Why are u derailing this thread? Why dont u make ur meaningful contribution and let the truth roll? I go withdraw ur licence o! Lol |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by MrSinister(m): 9:44pm On Mar 30, 2013 |
Omexonomy: first and formost the op is very correct, but it should not make front page. We need something that will reduce the population of nigeria drastically. Lol! |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Queendo(f): 6:51pm On Mar 31, 2013 |
pls am confused. List d canned foods. I hope say sardine and baked beans no dey inclusive |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 8:05pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Three Reasons to Avoid Canned Vegetables For convenience, coming home after a tough day's work, throwing your briefcase on the chair and opening up canned vegetables to cook in the pan with some other quick-cooking ingredients seems just great. Canned vegetables may not be such a great idea, though. Consider the following three reasons to ditch the cans and opt for frozen or fresh vegetables instead. 1. Bisphenol A (BPA) Bisphenol A worries health practitioners because of its possible link to serious health problems. BPA is an industrial compound, but food manufacturers use BPA to protect food from metal corrosion and bacteria. BPA may affect neural development in fetuses. BPA is also linked to endocrine disorders, heart disease and cancer. Canned foods have high amounts of BPA that some study groups find unacceptable. One group of scientists discovered levels of BPAs in canned foods that were 200 times the level proclaimed by the U.S. Government as safe. Research also shows that BPA leaches from the liner into the food of canned goods. In a study's random sampling of 50 cans from the U.S. and Canada, researchers found BPA in 46 of the 50 food products. The highest level was found in a can of green beans. 2. Sodium You need not worry about the sodium content of fresh vegetables, but canned vegetables pose a sodium risk if you are on a low-salt diet for health reasons. Check the ingredients of canned vegetables because they carry high levels of sodium. Fortunately, food manufacturers, in response to consumer awareness about sodium, have responded with reduced-sodium varieties. Unfortunately, not all canned vegetable products have low-sodium versions that you can find easily in stores. One state health agency concerned about the amount of sodium in commercial food took a look at canned tomatoes to illustrate the difference. The agency found that regular canned tomatoes had 15 times as much sodium as reduced-sodium canned tomatoes. Still, you can salvage your cans of vegetables by rinsing the food from the can first in water before putting the veggies in the pot, oven, pan or microwave. That will remove some of the salt content. 3. Sulfites Sulfites are sulfur-based compounds added to food as preservatives. They are found in canned vegetables. About one out of 100 people is sensitive to sulfites, and reactions can be deadly. Sensitivity varies from person to person, but the reaction manifests itself in respiratory problems. Signs of a bad reaction develop in just 15 minutes to a half-hour after eating foods with sulfites.They take the form of shortness of breath or wheezing. Food labels on canned vegetables may not say "sulfites" per se, but look for any of these ingredients which have sulfites in them: sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite or sodium sulfite. Although these are three strong reasons to avoid canned vegetables, vegetables in general are the right choice for healthy eating. The perspective recommended by nutritionists is easy to live by: choose fresh or frozen vegetables first and canned vegetables second. A university study found that fiber and key vitamins in vegetables that underwent the canning process were not compromised as a result of canning. Just limit your use of canned vegetables if you are concerned about BPA, and look for reduced-sodium choices too. www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/3-reasons-to-avoid-canned-vegetables.html |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 8:13pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
Queendo: pls am confused. List d canned foods. I hope say sardine and baked beans no dey inclusive For legal reasons, I am not going to name or state any canned food products. Though, canned food products like tomato, beef, pork, fish, beans, and vegetables are relatively cheaper than their fresh counterparts, but I will advise you to try and eat fresh and green foods. |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Queendo(f): 8:53pm On Apr 01, 2013 |
@OP, tanx i understand. May God hav mercy on us, most especially what we give to our kids. |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Patuwa: 8:02am On Apr 02, 2013 |
Queendo: @OP, tanx i understand. May God hav mercy on us, most especially what we give to our kids. Check out the Chineese guys. They will always export everything including junks, but they will eat their unpolished rice, fresh pork, home made noodles, lizards and other fresh food. That is why majority of these Chineese guy can live more than a hundred years. 1 Like |
Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Redoil: 10:29am On Apr 02, 2013 |
Patuwa:nigeria need something that will help them reduce thier population drasticaly |
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