“In the last 24 years I am involved in the cellulite reduction field I have heard of the word toxins being related to cellulite thousands of times but nobody ever named those toxins. Sure, there are toxins in the air and water and all sorts of additives to foods without us knowing about them but what about toxins we do create ourselves with our cooking methods and which we can eliminate by cooking more healthily. On this article I am mentioning four groups of those toxins found in smoked and charred foods, which nobody seems to connect to cellulite: PHAs, HCAs, ALEs and AGEs. In other articles I am also discussing the other toxins no-one seems to bother to connect to cellulite: microplastics, birth control chemicals and forever chemicals.”
Smoked / charred food vs cellulite, cancer and heart disease
Why smoked and charred foods cause cellulite - in addition to cancer and heart disease
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Stop charring and smoking your food: it’s lethal for your heart and it causes cancer - and cellulite too
Smoked and charred foods may be all the rage these days with millions of relevant posts on instagram and tiktok extolling the “flavours” they add to foods (in addition to toxins) but they are also a ticking bomb for both your health and appearance.
When you grill or smoke food (especially meats; especially marinated meats; and even more so, marinated meats coated with sweet/syrupy marinades), high temperatures and smoke produce harmful compounds, such as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
These are proven carcinogens, linked to cancers such as colon and stomach cancer, with the World Health Organisation classifying smoked processed meats as Group 1 carcinogens.
Beyond cancer, these cooking methods create advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and advanced lipoxidation end products (ALEs) which trigger inflammation and oxidative stress, damaging blood vessels and increasing the risk of heart disease, including heart attacks and strokes.
Indeed cellulite, tied to inflammation, glycation, oxidative damage and poor circulation / water retention, can worsen with a diet heavy in charred and smoked foods. High heat also destroys vital nutrients like vitamins and antioxidants, reducing the nutritional value of your meals.
So stop charring and smoking your food - it’s a dangerous habit that threatens your heart, raises cancer risk and, for those who care, contribute to skin ageing and cellulite too.
To protect yourself, switch to healthier cooking methods like steaming, baking, or slow-cooking. These techniques avoid toxic compounds while preserving nutrients, offering a safer way to enjoy food.
Make this change now to lower your risk of serious health issues and support long-term well-being - your body deserves it.
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