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I think you're clearly downplaying some of the risks the original poster notes, simply to make a point. Nitrates, for example, are in fact quite bad for us. Th
by aldoushuxley001 9y ago
I think you're clearly downplaying some of the risks the original poster notes, simply to make a point.
Nitrates, for example, are in fact quite bad for us. They're carcinogens according to the WHO (1)
It's also well known that plastic does indeed frequently leach into our food and drinks.
I agree with previous poster, less snark would be appreciated considering you are also incorrect in some of your points.
1. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2015/11/03/report-says-eating-processed-meat-is-carcinogenic-understanding-the-findings/ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/2015/11/03/repo...
- vorpalhex 9y agoProcessed meat itself is basically a carcinogen according to the WHO: > Furthermore, processed meats can also contain other carcinogenic compounds such as PAHs which can be formed during smoking of meat (e.g. salami). Processed meats, particularly those containing red meat also contain heme iron, which can enhance the formation of carcinogenic compounds (NOCs) in the body. I'm not opposed to specific, verifiable claims - "Non-foodsafe plastics are likely to leech into food especially when heated", etc. I'm entirely opposed to vague claims - "plastics are in your food and killing you!" If you have a specific claim, then by all means make it. Don't make the claim "but nitrate laden meats!" because that is meaningless.