Mrs. Dash, famous for their salt free, MSG free, seasonings, has introduced a new line of marinades and seasonings aimed squarely at you, the health conscious griller. This line of 10-Minute Marinades is available in four flavors – Zesty Garlic Herb, Mesquite Grille, Lemon Herb Peppercorn, and Southwestern Chipotle. Personally, I think the Chipotle is [...]
Friday, June 30, 2006
An interesting comment from author Steven Raichlen concerning the health risks associated with grilled foods appeared on The Slate the other day. I feel obliged to discuss one topic we haven’t raised that may concern some nervous Nellies: barbecue and carcinogens. At the heart of the debate are HCAs (heterocyclic amines)—alleged carcinogens that form when dripping [...]
Saturday, July 16, 2005
According to this article by Dana Farber eating grilled food can increase your risk of cancer. Isn’t that just peachy? I mean what doesn’t cause cancer these days? Research has shown that high-heat grilling can convert proteins in red meat, pork, poultry and fish into heterocyclic amines, chemicals that have been linked to a number [...]
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
What’s with all this focus on healthy grilling lately? It’s not supposed to be healthy, its just supposed to be good. If it’s healthy too, well fine. In the article Firefighters geta lesson in healthy grilling from chef, a local town is trying hard to get its firefighters to eat “right”. My favorite quote… [...]
Monday, July 11, 2005
Now, I can’t say that I personally worry too much about how healthy or not healthy my BBQ is, but I know others do. In this article from the Royal Gazette, Catherine Burns points out a number of ways you can add healthy options to your next cookout. I understand that this is heaven for [...]
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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