When carbs attack!

[sophiaserpentia]

First it was acrylamide in potato chips and french fries... now it's diacetyl in popcorn. From johns_weight:

Microwave popcorn chemicals under scrutiny: Vapors may be linked to lung disease in factory workers

The Environmental Protection Agency is studying the chemicals released into the air when a bag of microwave popcorn is popped or opened.

Exposure to vapors from butter flavoring in microwave popcorn has been linked to a rare lung disease contracted by factory workers in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has said it suspects the chemical diacetyl caused the illnesses.

Comments

[herbalgrrl.livejournal.com]

I'll cut my carbs where I can, but I like my butter... they've never made any oil substitute that tastes like butter to me (oh well, more time on the bike :D )

[azaz-al.livejournal.com]

Oh, carbs... carbs are yummy >:)