2615: Does Eating Grilled or Charred Foods Cause Cancer?

April 4, 2023

2615: Does Eating Grilled or Charred Foods Cause Cancer?

April 4, 2023

TWT: Does Eating Grilled or Charred Foods Cause Cancer?

Spring is springing and summer is almost here and for many people that means backyard barbecues and lots of grilling…

And while there are numerous healthy and nutritious meals you can enjoy, I want to provide you with a word of caution and how to avoid certain grilling pitfalls…

Join me on today’s #CabralConcept 2615 where I share with you 2 specific chemicals that are created when cooking meat a certain way and help you understand if eating grilled or charred meat causes cancer – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. HCAs & PAHs

Heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons are 2 chemicals that are created when meat is charred. The Mayo Clinic considers these chemicals to be one of the top 10 carcinogens.

2. What Can You Do

To enjoy grilled meats you can precook the meat by either baking or cooking it at a lower temperature. Marinating meat for at least 30 minutes in a high-antioxidant marinade with olive oil and lemon will also create a barrier to help protect the meat from charring.

3. Creating Balance

Consider adding high antioxidant vegetables to your meal to squelch oxidative chemicals created from grilling at high temperatures.