The grid is actually healthier

People to question the nutritional effects of barbecue because they were concerned about the fat content of traditional grills, such as hot dogs and hamburgers. This concern is valid, but can be easily avoided by substituting skinless chicken and fish.

Unfortunately, the researchers say it is still a concern for effects on the health of the grid without animal meat; when cooked in the intense heat of the grill substances which have clearly shown that carcinogens (substances that can initiate cancer development) is. And development of these materials, regardless of low-fat or high in fat, red meat and white meat is on the grill.

In a landmark report on diet and cancer risk, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) notes that the meat - is cooked, natural substances that amines (HCA) are responding to the high heat of heterocyclic compounds called - contains red or white color, which have been associated with an increased risk of cancer in animal studies in conjunction risk. More cooking time and temperature, the higher these carcinogens are formed.

Studies in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showed that people who often eat three to five times more likely less likely to develop breast, colon and stomach too brown or meat very well done, this they eat. Rodent studies have shown that they are breast (breast) tissue propagation HCA and cause changes in the genetic material in a cell. However, there is no evidence that this process occurs in humans.

Does this mean that if you care about your health, you must banish the grill? Not necessarily. Researchers say that people like barbecue affects the risks. B. marinate meat or poultry, as briefly before cooking reduces the amount of HCAs by 96 percent is made. Especially meat for two minutes in the microwave pre-cooking just before cooking prevents normally formed 90 percent of the HCA.

Avoid black characters often form during cooking, as it focuses mainly on carcinogens. Another concern carcinogens from smoke. You may want to limit their contact with the flesh of the smoke and reduce the risk, if you lift the gate slightly above the fire and choose lean cuts of meat and remove all visible fat so it can not flow and cause smoke. Place the food in a piece of container also prevents smoking.

The rest of the meal may reduce the risk of toast too. Antioxidant vitamins and phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables and soy products seem some of the HCA will not block cell damage. Studies from Oregon State University demonstrate that substances in tea increases the body's ability to detoxify and excrete HCA before their damage.

Look at the overall balance of your meal. AICR recommends that all meals, animal protein such as meat, poultry and seafood should not exceed one third of your plate occupy. This is especially the grill. Limiting their portion of meat, HCA and exposure to other carcinogens limiting. And a healthy dose of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, lots of fight against cancer, nutrients and health-promoting phytochemicals is obtained. If you want to grill some of these vegetables, it is not a problem because animal protein, the reaction occurs only in foods of HCA.