Responding to a Q&A feature on how to avoid carcinogens and reduce the risk of getting cancer, Associate Professor Rob van Dam advised readers staying away from cigarettes and alcohol, and that it is important to cultivate healthy eating habits. In the case of french fries, many consider them a common source of acrylamides, a carcinogen that is linked to higher risk of cancer in animals. However, as most carbohydrate-containing foods are a source of acrylamide, intake cannot be completely avoided. Instead, one can limit the amount of french fries consumed, or avoid frying/baking potato products for too long.
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- Lianhe Zaobao, 20 December 2015