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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.
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"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:
YOU HAVE STARTED AGAIN!!! smh
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:
YOU HAVE STARTED AGAIN!!! smh

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.

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Re: The Dangers Of Eating Canned Foods! by Redoil: 10:29am On Apr 02, 2013
Patuwa:

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.
nigeria need something that will help them reduce thier population drasticaly

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