High-fat, low-fibre diets may increase the risk of many cancers including bowel, lung, prostate and uterine cancers. You can reduce your risk of developing cancer by eating a wide variety of nutritious foods as described in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Even though diet can influence your risk of developing cancer, there is little evidence that special foods can be used to cure existing cancers.
The interior of a raw hamburger usually does contain bacteria, and is safest if cooked well done.. Because E. coli is killed at 155 degrees Fahrenheit, the USDA sets the minimum safe temperature for ground beef at 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cook your turkey burgers and hamburgers the right way. Consumer Reports News: July 05, 2013 02:08 PM. If you're grilling burgers this weekend, remember to use a meat thermometer âand that different temperature rules apply to ground beef and turkey. Cook ground turkey to at least 165Â° F, and ground beef to at least 160Â°F to kill potentially harmful bacteria.