In the summer, you spend a lot of time outdoors. Among the many activities there are also barbecues. But when grilling you have to be very careful
Among the most popular summer activities there is, without a shadow of a doubt, the barbeque. A carefree and beautiful moment during which you spend a lot of time with friends and family. THE risks there are many: in addition to the fire extinguisher – and for this you always need a fire extinguisher – there is also the one for the salute of the convivial.
Those who risk the most are the eaters Red meat. In fact, cooking this one risks having terrible consequences for health since there is a risk of forming substances that can be carcinogenic once they arrive at our body.
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To remember the possible formation of carcinogenic substances is theAmerican Institute for Cancer Research (American Institute for Cancer Research, ed) by the Senior Director of the Nutrition Programs of the institute Alice Bender which points out that research shows that a diet rich in red meat increases the risk of the colon and “and grilling meat, both white and red, at high temperatures forms highly carcinogenic substances ”.
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In fact, cook the meat ad high temperature promotes the formation of heterocyclic amine compounds (HCA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (IPA). Dangerous substances that research has shown how they can damage DNA by promoting the onset of cancer.
Own avoid the emergence of this disease American experts are recommended to grill different foods: white and red meats and vegetables. The latter are rich in fiber, vitamins and natural compounds with anti-cancer action. Then it is appropriate spin often the food by cooking them towards the center of the grill. In case of charred parts, these must be removed before bringing them to the table.
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A solution that reduces the risks is the marinating. In fact, studies show that a mixture of vinegar, lemon juice or wine with oil, herbs and spices reduces the formation of HCA. It is also recommended to use spices and herbs which contain antioxidants. It is also essential to limit exposure to smoking e clean fine le grids. In fact, carcinogenic substances are concentrated in the residues that remain attached. The shorter the cooking time on the grill will reduce the amount of PAHs generated and, subsequently, ingested. The best way therefore is to precook it baked.