Wes:

> Epidemiological studies on cooking are difficult and so far
> are inadequate to resolve a carcinogenic effect in humans.

OK.

> There are more natural carcinogens by weight in a single
> cup of coffee than potentially carcinogenic synthetic pesticide residues
> in the average U. S. diet in a year

Who cares about "weight"? Some carcinogens are more potent than others.


--Jean-Louis Tu <[log in to unmask]>

P.S. An article on http://www.beyondveg.com dealing with the effects
of cooking will be available when the site opens, so you'll have to
wait before you get a detailed response...