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Submariner

(13,480 posts)
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:24 PM May 30

Doctor Warns: These 5 Reheated Foods Increase the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer

Kids going off to college with their microwave oven should see this, and anyone else concerned about a 5 year survival rate of only 12% from pancreatic cancer.

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Doctor Warns: These 5 Reheated Foods Increase the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer (Original Post) Submariner May 30 OP
Tell us what the five foods are that increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, I don't want to watch a 23 minute video. sop May 30 #1
The 5 foods in the video Submariner May 30 #4
Thank you. sop May 30 #9
Steve Jobs died of stupidity NoRethugFriends May 30 #20
watching over 5 min and skipping through the rest rampartd May 30 #5
The first is... 2naSalit May 30 #10
Did you watch it? Cirsium May 30 #2
I'm thinking, the heating/reheating process creates polymorphs Uncle Joe May 30 #3
It may be factually sound but I so dislike synthetic doctors with really bad AI video bucolic_frolic May 30 #6
Agree, posts like this are pure junk SCantiGOP May 30 #12
Fried foods, rice, chicken, potatoes.... didn't hear the 5th diane in sf May 30 #7
Poop stuck video up next? we can do it May 30 #8
Probably not until Submariner May 30 #14
Very enlightening video. badhair77 May 30 #11
Sounds like bunk to me... Trueblue Texan May 30 #16
Could be - badhair77 May 30 #21
Seems like clickbait to me... debsy May 30 #13
I think this is AI BS. 50 Shades Of Blue May 30 #15
Please my beautiful DU friends, stop posting AI slop. Just fucking stop it. Demnation May 30 #17
small brit test. but true. only safe cooking fats are butter or lard. i prefer butter + toaster oven. pansypoo53219 May 30 #18
i mostly refry fries in cast iron pan on stove. i do use corn oil for popcorn. cause corn. pansypoo53219 May 30 #19

sop

(19,728 posts)
1. Tell us what the five foods are that increase the risk of pancreatic cancer, I don't want to watch a 23 minute video.
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:29 PM
May 30

Submariner

(13,480 posts)
4. The 5 foods in the video
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:41 PM
May 30

The 5 foods are

French fries
Rice
Spinach
Chicken
Roasted potatoes

The video explains what happens during the cooking process and how cooking oils exacerbate the problems in foods that can stimulate the conditions that can kickstart pancreatic cancer.

You need to watch the video if 23 minutes is worth it to anyone worried about going out early like Patrick Swayze or Steven Jobs.

rampartd

(5,409 posts)
5. watching over 5 min and skipping through the rest
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:44 PM
May 30

one appears to be spinach, and another rice. the rest was filler.

2naSalit

(104,535 posts)
10. The first is...
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:56 PM
May 30

Reheating oils like those fried foods are cooked in so fries, fried chicken or whatever was already cooked in safflower oil, sunflower oil... never refry in oil, use dry heat like air fryer or oven.

The second is reheating sauteed leafy greens like spinach and kale.

Left over rice.

Not heating leftover meats enough promotes salmonella which happens in the microwave most commonly. Says to use the oven at 175F instead.

Reheating cooked then cooled potatoes.

That what he says, if you watch long enough, he seems to be AI generated. At one point, he repeats the same words six times in one minute and pronounces it five different ways. He almost never takes a breath.





Uncle Joe

(65,917 posts)
3. I'm thinking, the heating/reheating process creates polymorphs
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:36 PM
May 30


Thanks for the thread Submariner

bucolic_frolic

(56,222 posts)
6. It may be factually sound but I so dislike synthetic doctors with really bad AI video
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:44 PM
May 30

The repeated hand movements are a bit jerky and a real giveaway.

So not wanting to watch Dr. Synthetic, I asked AI for the 5 pancreatic risky foods.

Gemini: "No scientific evidence directly links specific reheated foods to a higher incidence of pancreatic cancer. The assertion that exactly five reheated foods increase this cancer risk stems from popular internet and social media claims rather than established medical consensus. However, medical experts and cancer organizations emphasize that certain dietary habits and food preparation methods over time can increase pancreatic cancer risk.

Current oncology and nutritional research points to the following risk factors regarding how foods are prepared and consumed:Charred or Burned Meats: Cooking proteins (especially red and processed meats) at high temperatures—such as grilling, barbecuing, or pan-frying—creates heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These compounds are considered mutagens and are associated with a higher risk of pancreatic and gastrointestinal cancers.Processed and Cured Meats: The World Health Organization classifies processed meats (e.g., bacon, hot dogs, sausages) as Group 1 carcinogens. They often contain nitrates and nitrites that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines in the body, which studies link to pancreatic cancer.High Sugar and High-Fat Diets: Diets heavy in refined sugars, fructose, and saturated fats exhaust pancreatic beta cells, promote insulin resistance, and lead to obesity—a well-established risk factor for pancreatic cancer.

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For comprehensive, science-backed information on protecting your digestive health, visit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or review the American Institute for Cancer Research diet and cancer guidelines."

Submariner

(13,480 posts)
14. Probably not until
Sat May 30, 2026, 03:22 PM
May 30

I hear of someone dying from using a microwave while taking a shit, but thanks for your interest.

badhair77

(5,232 posts)
11. Very enlightening video.
Sat May 30, 2026, 02:56 PM
May 30

I have a dear friend who died from pancreatic cancer so I’ll be reconsidering my reheating habits. Thanks for sharing.

Trueblue Texan

(4,698 posts)
16. Sounds like bunk to me...
Sat May 30, 2026, 04:06 PM
May 30

The studies about nitrates and nitrites are more convincing. My dad died of pancreatic cancer--one thing I remember about him is his love for such nitrate laden products as sausages, braunsweiger, bacon, and jerky.

badhair77

(5,232 posts)
21. Could be -
Sat May 30, 2026, 08:15 PM
May 30

for me it serves as a reminder of my friend and also for me to reconsider my diet. Sometimes I get distracted. I’ll certainly do some research.

pansypoo53219

(23,237 posts)
18. small brit test. but true. only safe cooking fats are butter or lard. i prefer butter + toaster oven.
Sat May 30, 2026, 05:14 PM
May 30

but leftovers best for blood sugar. also, eat meat 1st + veggies last.

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