Food scares

There have been many food scares on a global scale. It seems rather difficult to ensure one eats the right food without falling ill. Too much of a good thing can turn out to be bad, as in the case of a woman who drank 7 litres of water and lost her sight.

Prima Deli's chocolate cakes had caused 106 people to fall ill, Pringles's Grilled BBQ Potato Chips sold in Taiwan were found to contain a cancer-causing agent and chocolates sold in Japan's famous Ishiya Chocolate Factory were found to have an expiry date that was past. Mad cow disease, bird flu and pesticides used in the growing of vegetables are also other phenomena.

I myself had contracted food poisoning on two occasions. I had eaten food that was sold in unhygienic surroundings and had not been reheated.

Now in London, it has been reported that french fries can not only cause obesity but also double the risk of cancer in females. The article also mentions potato chips and food that has been grilled, roasted and fried as other culprits. Steamed or boiled food seems rather tasteless if these methods of cooking have to be removed. Bread is another danger. I love to eat buns. I don't know how I'm going to swear off them. What about Baked Potato, Grilled Chicken Chop, Chicken Satay and Chicken Cutlet? Bacon and ham are included too.

Sigh, it looks like I have to not only adjust my eating habits but also my cooking habits.