Before you enjoy any more Summer goodies, you might want to read this.

Crispy, blackened barbecued bits are delicious, but when you cook meat over super-high heat, they develop chemicals that can heighten your risk of cancer.

The World Health Organization says processed meats are as bad for you as tobacco and asbestos.  And there might be a connection between  cancer and food in sausage casings.

Macaroni salad are usually made from refined carbohydrates that turn into sugar quickly.  Thehe sauce, which is mayo-based and full of fat.  And last, if this stuff sits outside for too long, you're putting yourself at risk for a food-borne illness.

Eating corn off the cob can cause gum inflammation and extra plaque.  Plus corn is high in carbs and calories, without the benefits that other veggies have.

Frozen alcoholic drinks are packed with sugar and booze, both of which are bad for you.

So now that you know these things, eat up! Just make sure not to over do it!

 

 

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