Protein is a hot topic these days! Everyone seems to be told they need to have a "high protein diet". That they need "more, more, more protein." But that's not actually what nutrition science shows! First off, I want to remind you that more protein is not necessarily better. What we are looking for with protein is a quality source, and making sure that you are having it spread throughout the day, and not just loaded up in your dinner meal. The truth is that you … [Read more...]
Grilling Can Increase Cancer Risk. Cut That Risk With These 4 Easy Tips!
You may or may not be aware that when an open flame touches meat, it forms compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These compounds actually have the opportunity to damage DNA and result in the growth of cancer cells. This happens under the following two circumstances: (Photo credit: Wikipedia) When the cooking method is grilling When the food item that is cooked is meat (either red meat, poultry or fish) Don't … [Read more...]
