Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Healthier Grilling

Undercooking meat has always been a concern in food safety as regard health, but in recent years, overcooking especially burning and charring meat, chicken and fish on the backyard grill is being linked to a more long-term health threat, this is because, when meat is cooked at high temperatures, carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) are formed which of course is dangerous to health. You can avoid this health danger by using a simple marinade that includes an acidic component such as lemon juice, orange juice or vinegar, to make grilling safer. Consistent research has shown that marinated foods had 92% to 99% fewer HCAs than their non marinated counterparts, and it makes no difference how long they were marinated, as little as 40 minutes is enough.
Be conscious of your health and wellness by using marinade in cooking your meals, it will contribute to your healthy future.

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