>>Recently, for example, some restaurants in California
have been posting a warning sign that says: "certain foods
or beverages sold here including french fries and coffee
may contain acrylamide, a chemical known by the State
of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm."

California seems to be ahead of the curve compared to other states or the federal government.

>>"Acrylamide is considered to be a mutagen and a probable
human carcinogen, based mainly on studies in laboratory
animals" <...>
>>Answer: Acrylamide is not added to foods - it forms
naturally when certain foods are heated above 248 degrees.

For higher nutrition, food should be cooked at 225 F or lower.  This is slow cooking.  There are two choices: 1) fast food or 2) healthy food.

>>Examples of common food products that contain Acrylamide 
(in ppb):
M&M's Milk Chocolate Candy 21
Seattles Best Medium Roast Coffee 91
Orowheat OatNut Bread 20
Wonder Potato Bread 58
General Mills Cherrios 61
Burger King Hash Browns 768

I don't consider any of these to be healthy foods.

If one wants to consider the maximum nutrition and longevity, most of the consumed food should be raw.  The rest should be minimally cooked.  For some food (like carrots), cooking makes it more digestable.  

http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/12/10/are-you-using-this-powerful-antiaging-secret.aspx

Consider this senior citizen.  One thing to keep in mind, this type of diet will serve many people very well.  But if you are a 'protein type' based on your genetics, consuming  more animal protein will be better for you.

Waldemar

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