In the last article, (Grilling Can Increase Cancer Risk. Cut That Risk With These 4 Easy Tips) I talked about the evidence linking charred meats to cancer risk. But, there are a few easy tips for keeping that risk low. One of those is to marinate your meats. Another is to grill veggies instead. I actually grilled a lot of veggies over the weekend including bok choy, beets and turnips. The marinade recipes today com from Zest for Life: The Mediterranean Anti-Cancer Diet, a book … [Read more...]
Tomatoes and Lycopene: What’s the Scoop?
You have probably heard of Lycopene. It seems to be all over the news and health publications for its supposed prostate health benefits. So are the claims true? And if so, how many tomatoes do you really need to eat? Lycopene and Your Health Lycopene is a bright red carotenoid, a natural antioxidant found in many red fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, watermelon and papaya. It is one of many phytochemicals that work together to reduce cancer risk. Recently, lycopene has been … [Read more...]
