Winter is the golden season for barbecues.Rooftop muttonskewers, and other barbecue foods are very popular.But recently, the World Health Organization announced the results of a three-year study, saying that eating barbecue is equally toxic as smoking.Further studies have shown that one grilled chicken legis equivalent to 60 cigarettes in toxicity."Shall we eat some roasted chicken wings…?" At a "Western fast food" store last night around 7 PM, the journalist heard a young lady suggest this to her friend.

However, recent studies have shown that barbecue foods are highly toxic.The World Health Organization conducted a three-year study and recently published a list of six most healthy foods and ten junk foods, stating that eating barbecue is as toxic as smoking.A report from an American research center states that one grilled chicken legis equivalent to the toxicity of 60 cigarettes.

Women who frequently eat barbecue have twice the risk of developing breast cancer compared to women who do not consume barbecue foods.

Beijing Chaoyang Hospital's occupational disease and poisoning medicine department head Hao Fengtong analyzed for the journalist that because these foods contain high fat, high calories, which are associated with modern diseases such ashigh blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.When oil is heated at high temperatures, it undergoes chemical structure changes, which may have negative impacts on human health.

Due to the meat being directly barbecued over a charcoal fire, the decomposed fat droplets fall onto the charcoal and combine with the meat proteins, producing benzopyrene, a carcinogen.Experts explain that if people frequently consume barbecue foods contaminated by benzopyrene, carcinogens can accumulate in the body, increasing the risk of stomach cancer and colon cancer.Barbecue food also contains another carcinogen—nitrosamines.Nitrosamines are produced during the marinating process before grilling meat skewers. If marination lasts too long, nitrosamines may form.

According to a recent American authoritative study, consuming excessive cooked and grilled meats can lead to parasitic diseases and even affect vision in teenagers, potentially causing myopia.In addition to barbecue food, repeatedly used high-temperature plant oil and overcooked fried foods also produce benzopyrene.Today's nutrition experts issued a warning that the health risks of fried foods should not be underestimated.

Dr. Yang Ziyang from Beijing Hospital introduced that doctors do not recommend eating fried foods because when oil is heated at high temperatures, it decomposes into acrylamide, which can trigger benign or malignant tumors in carbohydrate-rich foods.

Moreover, excessive intake of oil leads to weight gain, increasing the risk of hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.Beijing Children's Hospital doctors told the journalist that some children who eat a lot and move little enjoy fried foods rich in fats and proteins, which can cause obesity and excess weight.

Obesity may lead to various issues such as hypertension and diabetes.

Some kids might also develop nasal polyps due to obesity. These polyps affect breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep quality.Adults consume fried foods just as frequently as children do.

Dr. Yang from Beijing Hospital told the journalist that neither adults nor children should eat too much fried food.Experts also warned people that common fried foods like

oil cakes

,Some children may develop nasal polyps due to obesity, which can affect their breathing and wake them up during sleep due to respiratory obstruction, thereby impacting the quality of their sleep.

puffed snacks, barbecue skewers, and smoked foods contain carcinogens which should be eaten in moderation or avoided entirely.

The Chinese Nutrition Society's council member Li Qingtian told the journalist: "Fried foods like oil cakes, dough sticks, puffed snacks, barbecue skewers, and smoked food should all be consumed sparingly."Doctors suggest dining more at traditional Chinese restaurants when going out. Order one vegetable dish,half a main course,and a soup to maintain nutritional balance.

When cooking at home, prepare dishes that are low in salt and fat, rich in lean meat, fish, shrimp, milk, eggs, and more fruits and vegetables.Yesterday, an employee of a "Western fast food" store told the journalist: The staff all know about the harm caused by grilled foods. Most customers also understand this common knowledge but still visit frequently due to their taste for it and the convenience of quick service."I can see the same child come in here four or five times within a week," the employee confirmed.When asked, most customers acknowledged knowing about the risks of fried foods but found them hard to resist due to their delicious appeal and the convenience they offer."Just like smoking. Everyone knows it's bad for health, but how many people give it up?" said a man just ready to order his meal.Grilled meatSkewers and other grilled foods as well as smoked foods also contain carcinogenic substances and should be eaten less or not at all.”

Doctors advise going more often to Chinese restaurants when eating out and ordering onevegetable dish, a semi-protein dish, plus a soup; this would provide better balanced nutrition;when cooking at home, try to make more low-salt, low-sugar, low-fat dishes, and eat more tofu,lean meat, fish, shrimp, milk, and eggs.

Yesterday, an employee of an "fast food" restaurant told me that the dangers of grilled foods are well known by all staff members, and most customers also know this common sense, but there is still a steady stream of guests."I can see the same child appear here four to five times in a week," the staff member firmly stated.The reporter then asked several customers in the restaurant, who acknowledged knowing about the dangers of grilled foods but found it hard to resist their appeal and convenience.

"Perhaps this is just like smoking; everyone knows that smoking is harmful to health, but how many smokers give up?"asked a gentleman about to order."A gentleman about to dine told the journalist."