Study: Slow Cooking Can Curb Cancer

Remember the scary news from a few weeks back that processed meat increases your chances of colon cancer? Red meat was implicated as well, and colon cancer might not be all you need to worry about; other studies have found that meat cooked at high temperature may increase the risk of kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer. The good news? The humble slow cooker could save your bacon. A new study published in the journal Cancer has concluded that baking, sous-vide, and slow cooking are all associated with a lower cancer risk. Perhaps counterintuitively for those of us taught that burning is better than under-cooking, prepping meat at a low temperature is a smart move for your health.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Slow Cooking Can Curb Cancer Remember the scary news from a few weeks back that processed meat increases your chances of colon cancer? Red meat was implicated as well, and colon cancer might not be all you need to worry about; other studies have found that meat cooked at high temperature may increase the risk of kidney cancer, pancreatic cancer, and prostate cancer. The good news? The humble slow cooker could save your bacon. A new study published in the journal Cancer has concluded that baking, sous-vide, and slow cooking are all associated with a lower cancer risk. Perhaps counterintuitively for those of us taught that burning is better than under-cooking, prepping meat at a low temperature is a smart move for your health. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health Hungry Girl's 4 Favorite Slow-Cooker Recipes READ NOW Abs Are Made In the Crock Pot: How to Slow Cook Your Way to a Fit Body    READ NOW How to Use Your Crockpot All Year Round    READ NOW Should Humans Eat Meat? READ NOW Trending Now • 5 Healthy Habits for People With Asthma • How to Enjoy Thanksgiving With A Lot of Dietary Restrictions • The About.com Guide to Quitting Smoking for Good • Getting Through the Holidays While Undergoing Cancer Treatment • The Sexual Health Changes Men Over 40 Should Know About • The Ultimate Guide to a Healthier Thanksgiving • Did You Sign an Advanced Beneficiary Notice? How It Can Protect You Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.