Acrylamide food

Etc.
I will edit and add to this in a bit and what I do for my health over time, to lay out the unfortunate niche side of my health optimisation focused behaviours. How alienating or uncommon what I do for myself is is exactly what I'm making a point of with this post.
I'm perplexed by why so many in society do not care about (or do care about, but do not go the more whole way with) the bigger principle of the accumulation come older age of what they ate (and are, through what they eat) across their lives. Food trumps even exercise for health outcomes. Everything in you is an unwanted foreign body or is separate matter your body is struck with, and we're after putting into our bodies the least physiologically stress-inducing foodstuffs to digest (i.e. the difference between the unfavourable complexity and 'stress' of even charred or lightly burnt tofu with higher amounts of acrylamide or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons versus, I don't know, plain organic parsley or organic lettuce, or freeze-dried parsley at the extreme of what's ideal. I'm referring to PRAL numbers, yes). I'm dumbfounded by why so many don't find it to be super fulfilling to devise and think a bit about how to circumnavigate the non-human-amplified, non-artificially-optimised pitfalls of a full-on vegan/fully plant-based way of eating with modern-world-afforded supplementations and food production methods (e.g. organic soya chunks, tempeh or pea/hemp protein powders), or why people don't find it to a noticeable degree satisfying to see themselves have had the gumption to avoid regrettable foodstuffs, e.g. to even avoid bread or wheat-based foods or anything higher GI when they're especially hungry, let alone how people will eat, as if it's meant to be a given, varying qualities of meat/animal matter, intrinsically problematic across the board all of it is... I'm horrified by how I ate when young, and I am simply as best as I can stretch out myself with trying to reverse the severe damage of my youth (in several ways beyond this one way). Up until 22 when I changed in this regard in late 2019, I ate cluelessly with nonetheless a shameful nascent, back-of-my-mind sense of how my body could experience much better nutrition than what I'd give it even as I'd exercise (at 21 in 2018, say) more than I presently do. I knew in myself the stupidity of what I ate in the past (e.g. slim I was, I'd once not mind coming out of a gym and ruining my microbiome and wider health with reduced price dairy-containing chocolate cupcakes)... How cow's dairy/the milk of animals is laced into so many foods or food production facilities as an unavoidable state of affairs to this world in our fleeting lives also upsets/bothers me personally, eh. 'Self-preservation' moves you forward no matter at what age you pick up the tab for it.
I'll get back with more question-specific descriptions of where I'm coming from, what I do 'for comparison's sake' and more clarification on what I am asking.
Some context speaking for my influences

Acrylamide, formed during high-temperature cooking, poses health risks linked to neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity, especially in foods like potatoes and grains. Regulations worldwide aim to limit exposure, considering factors like cooking methods and food choices. Industry responses focus on mitigation strategies and alternative cooking techniques. Increasing consumer awareness through labeling and education is crucial. Ongoing research aims to better understand toxicity mechanisms and develop effective mitigation strategies, while future efforts will likely explore innovative approaches to reduce acrylamide formation.
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Long Version:
Acrylamide, a chemical compound formed during high-temperature cooking processes, has garnered significant attention due to its potential health risks. In this comprehensive analysis, we delve into the scientific intricacies of acrylamide formation, its implications for human health, regulatory measures, and the latest advancements in research.

1. Formation Process: Acrylamide is primarily formed through the Maillard reaction, a complex chemical process that occurs when certain amino acids and reducing sugars react at high temperatures. This reaction is particularly prevalent in carbohydrate-rich foods such as potatoes, grains, and coffee beans when subjected to frying, baking, or roasting.
   
2. Health Implications: Studies have linked acrylamide exposure to adverse health effects, including neurotoxicity and carcinogenicity. While conclusive evidence in humans is still evolving, animal studies and epidemiological data suggest a potential association between acrylamide intake and increased cancer risk, particularly in the kidney and reproductive organs.
   
3. Exposure Levels: Exposure to acrylamide varies depending on dietary habits, cooking methods, and food choices. Certain foods, such as French fries, potato chips, and breakfast cereals, are known to contain higher levels of acrylamide, posing greater exposure risks to consumers who regularly consume these items.
   
4. Regulatory Measures: Governments and health organizations worldwide have implemented regulations and guidelines to mitigate acrylamide exposure in food products. These measures include setting maximum limits for acrylamide levels in certain foods, promoting best practices in food processing, and conducting surveillance programs to monitor compliance with regulatory standards.
   
5. Risk Factors: Several factors influence acrylamide formation in foods, including cooking temperature, duration, and the presence of precursors such as reducing sugars and amino acids. High-temperature cooking methods like frying and baking, as well as prolonged cooking times, can significantly increase acrylamide levels in food products.
   
6. Food Industry Response: The food industry has responded to concerns about acrylamide by implementing mitigation strategies and exploring alternative cooking methods. These efforts include optimizing processing conditions, developing new cooking techniques, and conducting research to identify novel ingredients that reduce acrylamide formation.
   
7. Consumer Awareness: Efforts to raise consumer awareness about acrylamide have included labeling requirements, educational campaigns, and public health initiatives. Informing consumers about the risks associated with acrylamide consumption empowers them to make informed dietary choices and encourages the adoption of healthier cooking practices.
   
8. Research Advances: Recent research has focused on elucidating the mechanisms underlying acrylamide toxicity, developing biomarkers for exposure assessment, and evaluating the efficacy of mitigation strategies. Advances in analytical techniques and interdisciplinary collaborations have expanded our understanding of acrylamide's biological effects and informed regulatory decision-making.
   
9. Public Health Recommendations: Health authorities recommend minimizing acrylamide exposure by adopting healthy cooking methods, diversifying dietary choices, and adhering to dietary guidelines that emphasize a balanced and varied diet. Additionally, ongoing research efforts aim to refine risk assessments and inform evidence-based dietary recommendations.
   
10. Future Directions: Looking ahead, future research endeavors will likely explore innovative approaches to reduce acrylamide formation in food products, such as enzymatic treatments, genetic modification of crops, and novel cooking technologies. Continued collaboration between academia, industry, and regulatory agencies will be essential to address emerging challenges and ensure food safety and public health.
    

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I'm sitting here with my coffee on a Saturday morning looking across the sofa at my sweet doggie and I can't help but think have I failed you in terms of what I have been feeding you?
This morning I open my phone and got that very convincing ad from Katherine Heigl and her Badlands ranch dog food that hit me at all my anxiety points. On top of that the very constant farmer's dog dog food ads Ive seen daily for years!
I'm left to find some kind of more easily digestible since he has this slow gastric emptying issue and, and and overall healthier food that is also going to not have the carcinogenic qualities of highly processed kibble, mainly due to the Acrylamides in dog food from scorching and cooking dog food at extremely high temperatures. So that leaves me to wondering if foods like farmer's dog or these other brands that are lightly cooked or not cooked are worth it. I don't mind paying more for dog food but I also don't want to be tricked and my fears played off of by these companies that know how to market.
So my question to everyone is what are your thoughts on this? If you've done some thorough research, please share. And I mean thorough, not reading marketing and blogs from keyboard heros. But some real practical factual or thought provoking research that you came across that made you decide on the dog food that you currently feed.
I get what they're trying to market. But if you really knew what Farmers back in the day were feeding their dogs. I'm talking table scraps bread all kinds of stuff that you would never feed a dog today in a million years. I witnessed it myself. Having a family from Eastern Europe that essentially live back in time in small villages....this is how they fed their dogs. It's essentially what you would have given the pigs, but you give some of it to the dog too. Those dogs build up a pretty strong resilience to food that is spoiled as well. They were also feeding cooked bones. I always have to remind my dad when go to visit not to give my dog any cooked bones and he's always surprised to hear my explanation because they fed all their dogs cooked bones growing up in Romania. Not saying that you should. Those dogs probably did have some issues but nobody realized it and when the dog died they just didn't try to find out why. Also a kind of gross side note, but I don't think my grandparents ever had any obsessions about their dog's poops. They very likely never even saw where their dogs pooped and what it looked like and with all the farm animals around it was quickly cleaned up if you get what I mean...
Anyway, aside from the Farmers Dog marketing, and the incredible amount of money they spend on that, I wonder how good the food really is. I have been back and forth on the food issue for quite a while. I started my dog on fancy kibbles that were more premium from the pet store and it led to digestive issues so my vet suggested just regular Iams. Although it did help with digestion and poop bulking (probably due to beet pulp) I wondered how the fillers and preservatives and addition of salt, would affect him long-term. My biggest concern is cancer as a result of these highly processed kibble that is cooked at high temperature. Very similarly overcooked or well done red meat consumed by humans also poses the same risks so this is no surprise and I don't know why I'm only now making that connection...
After trying Iams I started feeding him Kirkland brand dog food. Grain-free wasn't necessarily what I was going for but they had more varieties of grain-free so I stuck with that. It was definitely a plus that the food is not very expensive at all and the ingredients were very similar and highly rated on Dog Food Advisor. I've had similar results with his pooping that I did with the Iams but without as many controversial ingredients.
Overall feel pretty happy about his Kirkland food but now I'm back to square one again. My dog is turning eight this year and I'm starting to ask myself this question again. He also just had a issue with some bile and stomach irritation that I took him to the vet for and x-ray found that he has pretty slow gastric emptying as he had eaten several hours before the vet visit yet food was still in his stomach. That food sitting in his stomach is causing him more stomach acid and they want me to put him on prilosec. There's way too many side effects for me to be comfortable with myself taking pepcid every day, let alone giving it to my dog. So I'm left to find some kind of more easily digestible food that does not have the carcinogenic qualities of highly processed kibble.

After all, no one cares about society being rich, strong and healthy. Therefore, introducing addictive products for sale is a completely well-thought-out strategy that no one in power will abandon
Drugs work best in such situations. Not only banned drugs, which are prohibited by law and yet distributed among the public by many in a very thoughtful way.
I'm talking about drugs like sugar or coffee because they work best in building addiction. Coffee or rather caffeine.
This type of addiction is a very silent killer that does not disturb anyone, because most people are simply unaware that they are addicted. He has no idea about it, because everyone drinks coffee and eats sweets, so it is a general norm, accepted by the majority as the basis of life.
They convinced us very effectively that in order to get up and function in the morning we need black liquid, because without it we simply cannot wake up. We should also drink coffee during the day, because it is within reach. At every step, in every cafe, office, plane, train, in every home. It is such an obvious drink that if it is not there, we feel uncomfortable. If someone doesn't drink it, we are surprised.
How is this possible. You don't drink coffee? And no tea either? Hmm, strange.
For many years, I believed that drinking coffee was an inseparable ritual in my life, a ritual that gave me not only a feast for the palate but also a sense of strange belonging to a privileged social group that has the opportunity and honor to drink this wonderful elixir. My addiction was not obvious to me, on the contrary, I would never even have thought that I could be addicted to anything. I do not drink alcohol, do not smoke tobacco and do not use other stimulants.
I would like to remind you that a child does not need caffeine to get up to function all day long. So where does his energy come from? We often admire children for their endless amounts of energy - by drinking coffee every day, we deprive ourselves of our own... and we become more and more tired and addicted.
More and more people advertise coffee and coffee machines, there are more and more types of coffee, its producers, colorful packaging, coffee dominates tables all over the world. Celebrities, actors and doctors convince us how healthy coffee is, although a few years ago it was even on the WHO list as a carcinogen.
There are more and more workshops on brewing coffee, the smell of which is so addictive that many adults cannot ignore it. Well... more and more children drink coffee and the age limit has moved even to 9 years old. This means that children become addicted to caffeine from an early age. What's more, not only coffee contains caffeine, but more and more products in which we do not expect it at all. I'm not talking about tea here, but about bars, cookies, cocoa, chocolate, yogurt, cocktails, energy drinks and even water enriched with caffeine.
Let's see, my dears, what caffeine is...
Caffeine is an alkaloid that the coffee plant uses to kill insects that eat its seeds. The coffee plant also uses the caffeine in the coffee pods to kill surrounding plants so that the coffee plant can get more sunlight and grow taller. Caffeine is a pesticide that causes genetic termination in living cells that come into contact with it. When coffee (caffeine) is consumed, the limbic part of the brain is over-activated and the higher centers
learning is inhibited. The limbic part of the brain only deals with sex, reproduction, territory protection, food acquisition and personal safety. The limbic part of the brain is the most primitive and least developed part of the mental complex. When you want to dominate another person, it is best that their limbic system is activated because it brings them to a mental state equal to that of a child.
Coffee activates our body's fight or flight system (reaction to any poison or threat), causing constant stress in the body. Our cortisol levels rise and fall every day, which eventually causes our adrenal glands to fail to function properly.
Drinking caffeine triggers the release of adrenaline. Adrenaline is the source of the fight-or-flight response, a survival mechanism that, when faced with a threat, compels you to get up and fight or flee. The fight or flight mechanism bypasses rational thinking in favor of a faster reaction. It's great when you're being chased by a bear, but not so great when you're responding to a terse email. When caffeine puts your brain and body into this hyperactive state, your emotions overwhelm your prudence and logical thinking.
Coffee (caffeine) blocks iron absorption, causing the vast majority of anemia today. Most parents have no idea that the risk of caffeine is so serious and what products contain it. When "treating" children for anemia, they successfully feed them tea, chocolates, caffeine-based energy drinks, caffeine-based isotonic drinks, and chocolate bars. Many people also do not know that over 2,000 over-the-counter and prescription medications contain caffeine. Doctors are generally not aware of the symptoms of caffeine poisoning, and besides, they are paid not when you are healthy, but when you regularly use their services. Therefore, curing anyone is neither in the interest of the "health service" nor, unfortunately, of most doctors.
You probably feel that after coffee you often go straight to the toilet. Many people cannot have a bowel movement without coffee. Have you thought about it? As a child, did you poop because you drank coffee? NO. Your perstatic movements were not induced by caffeine.
Coffee can make most people want to have a bowel movement because it is one of the body's ways of trying to eliminate poison from the body. Coffee increases energy through the human fight or flight metabolic response because the body fears poison. However, coffee does not give you energy, and what's more, it removes it from the body. The energy a person feels when drinking coffee is excess energy because caffeine is a poison and all poisons activate the release of energy in the body.
Another problem that is not talked about is the interaction of caffeine with drugs. Unfortunately, society is becoming more and more sick, addicted and tired, and consumes more and more drugs, which do not make them healthy. On the contrary, by masking the symptoms it gives a feeling of temporary improvement. The contraceptive pill has been administered for years, not only for the actual purpose of preventing pregnancy but
and in many other cases, it inhibits the removal of consumed caffeine. This effect is drastically increased by the use of alcohol or painkillers, which causes many cases of caffeine poisoning. These poisonings are, of course, diagnosed as other diseases because no one will even realize that an interaction has occurred.
Even though coffee has been proven to cause prostate enlargement, high anxiety, insomnia, depression, birth defects, pain syndromes, abnormal breathing patterns, brain damage, hyperactivity, learning disorders (from brain damage), behavioral disorders, fatigue, some types of cancer , Crohn's, IBS, colitis, heart disease, headaches, premenstrual syndrome, increased incidence of muscle and tendon injuries, joint pain, carpal tunnel… and many other symptoms and diseases, we continue to drink this deadly liquid, riding the wave of promise wonderful energy that coffee seems to provide us with.
For many years, there has been a battle with the coffee industry to include information on its packaging about its harmful and addictive effects. As you can see, it has been unsuccessful so far. The Council on Toxic Education and Research wanted the coffee industry to remove acrylamide from its processing — just as potato chip makers did when they sued them years ago. There were also talks and guidelines for the coffee industry to disclose the dangers of consuming coffee in warning signs or labels. However, the entire industry, led by Starbucks Corp. claims that the level of the chemical in coffee is not harmful and that the benefits of consuming it outweigh any risks.
aces, so for about two years we have been hearing more and more about the beneficial effects of coffee. More and more people convince, persuade and encourage not only to drink one coffee a day, but also several or a dozen, because its properties are so amazing.
Coffee has been a drink consumed by society for years and as you can see for yourself, it has not resulted in an increase in the number of healthy people. On the contrary, mortality is increasing in the world, more and more people are suffering from diseases that a few years ago either did not exist at all or occurred very rarely. What's more, studies are beginning to appear that show results that are 180 degrees different from those that were performed a few years ago.
Suddenly it turns out that coffee does not wash away magnesium, but actually supplements it. What's more, it stopped dehydrating us and the more we drink, the more hydrated we will be. Another interesting fact is that coffee does not cause cancer, but even cures it. And our stomach, as recently stated, will be grateful for a few cups of coffee a day, because it will certainly not destroy our mucous membrane.
Personally, I think that it is best to perform such tests on yourself and drink about 5 cups of coffee a day for a few days. You will be able to feel very well, colloquially even organoleptically, how you feel.
What symptoms will most people experience:
insomnia aggression hyperactivity drowsiness, loss of energy, apathy muscle cramps - but coffee was supposed to replenish your magnesium...? eyelid twitching dehydration stomach pain intestinal cramps migraines headaches diarrhea …..and many other symptoms. Therefore, if you still believe that coffee is good for your body and is not addictive, try to get rid of it. Give it up completely. The awareness you will gain from this will be an amazing discovery and lesson.
First of all, if you try to give up coffee, you will realize that it is not easy at all. This will be your first success. Why?
Because you will realize the addiction. You will probably reject this thought for some time, but if you are aware enough, you will eventually realize that you are fooling yourself.
It will be difficult to admit that what society, your family, friends and acquaintances do, which is generally accepted and normal for everyone, is an addiction. However, if you finally understand this, you will make an attempt to free yourself from caffeine. If you get through the first few days, it will give you a lot to think about how your body craves this black liquid and how you have been stuck in addiction for years. Withdrawal symptoms can be very bothersome and you will probably reach for coffee more than once. However, this awareness and sobriety of mind without caffeine will become more and more real, which will give you the motivation and strength to completely reject it.

Does anybody else realize that if you google certain foods to avoid (which I know we shouldn't but sometimes we do lol), chips is something that pregnant women should NOT eat due to acrylamide content. But if you google foods that have acrylamide, coffee is one of the top and nothing online says we can't have coffee, at least a cup or two a day. Sometimes the inconsistencies make me laugh

In the past month, I have started the year not only trying to eat healthier in terms of Macros, but also looking into dangerous ingredients/cooking methods etc.
I was shocked to learn that simple grilled food or slightly burnt toast, etc can cause the compound Acrylamide to form. Cooking meat on a direct flame can cause the formation of other compounds (HCAs and PAHs). Nitrates in processed meats (not veg), even from the popular brands, can cause significant harm. All these are considered carcinogenic when consumed consistently. Also, the E numbers between E249 to E252.
As a result, I have scrapped all of these^ from my diet.
I only recently learned about Non-Stick (Teflon) coatings in respect of their danger. I imagine the majority of people in this subreddit are aware already, but Non-Stick coatings can become very dangerous when cooked at high temperatures (500°F) and inhaled. This can happen when your equipment degrades with more usage, like a Non-Stick pan.
However, I also read that it was banned from 2013. As a result, some companies even declare their kitchen appliances POFA and PTFE free as more of a marketing thing.
Although, isn't that pointless since they will all be free of this as long as it was made after 2013?
Anyway, is it safe to say all 'modern' (2020+) kitchenware in western countries that use a Non-Stick coatings are pretty much safe and I have nothing to worry about?
I'm just debating whether to throw out a bunch of old pans if not and swap for stainless steel or ceramic, lol. It's really making me paranoid.

On Destiny's stream today, destiny said that burnt/crispy veggies were less healthy because they caused cancer. That is not true
source: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancecauses-of-cancecancer-myths/can-eating-burnt-foods-cause-cancer#:~:text=No.,quality%20evidence%20to%20show%20this.
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Obon-Santacana M, Peeters PH, Freisling H, et al. Dietary intake of acrylamide and epithelial ovarian cancer risk in the european prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition (EPIC) cohort. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2015;24:291-297.
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