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Grilled Broiled Meats Associated With Cancer Recipe

	Jencathen / All my dishes 1 year, 4 months ago I'm not saying don't grill or broil, frankly those are my two favorite ways to eat meat, but maybe making some minor changes can help. I realize these days almost everything is a "cancer" risk. This information was taken from July 2008 Runner's World by: Liz Applegate, Ph.D.... More Servings:0	Jencathen
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Research shows that high-heat cooking, such as grilling or broiling, produces heterocyclic amines (HCA's), which research has linked to some cancers in humans.

When fat drips into flames, another carcinogen called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) forms, which drifts in smoke and coats meat.

But with a few precautions, you can still enjoy a barbecue.

Marinate meat with citrus juices, vinegar, herbs, and olive oil to reduce HCA formation.

Use lean meat and trim extra fat to minimize drippings.

Cover the grill with foil (punch holes in it first) to keep smoke off food.

Piercing meat causes fat to drip, leading to flame-ups, Flip meat with a spatula instead.

Avoid eating pieces of charred or blackened fat and meat-these are highest in HCA's.

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rosemaryblue 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thank you very much for sharing this information. It is much appreciated.

jett2whit 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thanks for the info. I used to work at a steak restaurant and we cooked all the meat on a flat surface, not a grill because of the carcinogens. I don't eat steaks but I do appreciate a good grilled BBQ chicken. Great post!

22566 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thank-you for your concern for others.
Blessings
Joyce

pat2me 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Great advice! Thanks for posting!

linebb956 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Wow... well there goes most of my food! Will try the foil!

gardenladyzoe 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thanks for posting!

bluewaterandsand 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thanks for the info. I do use foil a lot but I do love my grill food also.You are right, they say almost everything is a "cancer" risk.

bakermel 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Thank you so much for posting this---much appreciated!

jimrug1 1 year, 4 months ago said:
Hi Jen. Great post. Actually, I had heard about charred meats having carcinogens way back in college. I try to use techniques I have heard that helps reduce the risk. Raising your food up off the grate so that if it drips on the coals, the wind has a chance to disperse smoke from the flair ups is one. Thanks for the reminder... Jim

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