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Barbeques - How you prepare your meat could affect your health
By Viola | July 13, 2008
Barbeques - How you prepare your meat could affect your health
In the UK the weather is just about good enough for people to get their barbeques out. The MEAT SHELVES are empty. But not only here barbeques are popular, they seem to be as American as hot dogs and burgers. When you do so, please be aware that how you prepare the meat could affect your health, say experts for Cancer Research. They are urging people to change their grilling habits.
The health warning is based on a 2007 review of research showed that diets high in red and processed meats increase the risk of colorectal cancer. According to the “Centers for Disease and Prevention” Colorectal cancer for an example is the 3rd most common cause of death in the U.S.
If you like to read the online publication click on the link:
www.dietandcancerreport.org
I am a vegetarian, but each to their own and if you feel you can’t do without eating meat, researchers recommend no more than 16 ounces of red meat in a week, avoiding all processed meats, which INCLUDE hot dogs as well as sausages.
Cooking meats I.e. beef, fish and pork at high temperatures produces carcinogens! Carcinogens are known to cause changes in DNA that may lead to cancer.
(IF you must eat meat), here are some recommend tips:
=>> ONLY choose lean cuts of meat
=>> Keep the portion size limited
=>> Prevent fat from dripping and causing flare-ups by placing aluminium foil (with holes) over the grill> REMEMBER: flare-ups can deposit carcinogens from smoke onto the meat
=>> Before grilling/barbequing, marinate the meat for at least 10 minutes before
=>> Research suggests that soaking meat in any acidic liquid reduces the formation of carcinogens
=>> Flip the meat over as often as possible to reduce the temperature on both sides
=>> Avoid eating burned/charred parts of meat
It is not only easier to be a vegetarian, but also healthier. I dare you, try it!!
If you are interested and maybe need any ‘help’ on how to become a vegetarian click on the link below:
How to Successfully Become a Vegetarian
Don’t miss out on downloading the FREE e-book on “How to Successfully Become a Vegatarian”.
Topics: Health and Diet |
