Overcooking:
How persuasive is the evidence that overcooked and well-done and charred meat can cause cancer? Unfortunately for those that love the taste of ashes, the evidence is strong enough to scare any reasonable person. Results of a 12-year study (announced in early 2010) showed that people who regularly consume well-done meat are more than twice more likely to develop bladder cancer than those who eat it less well-done. According to the study, the risk is greatest with grilled, fried, or broiled red meats such as steaks, pork chops, and bacon. People who are genetically susceptible to developing bladder cancer from charred meat are about 5 times as likely to develop this form of cancer, according to the University of Texas scientists who conducted the study. Earlier studies had revealed links between charred meats and pancreatic and bowel cancers.
The good news is that there are ways to reduce the risks of consuming cancer-causing compounds along with your grilled steak. Here are some widely recommended methods: