Father’s Day Barbecue: Healthier Ways to Grill

grill-kebabsFor most people, barbecuing is one of the true joys of summertime, and warm weather and Father’s Day celebrations will also have many people lighting up the grill. But grilling is unfortunately associated with some real health risks. Research has identified carcinogenic by-products associated with grilled foods, particularly red meat, poultry, lamb, pork and fish. So before you turn on the barbecue, here are some tips on healthier ways to grill, as well ways to make your food more flavorful.

The two carcinogens to be aware of are heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).  Continue reading “Father’s Day Barbecue: Healthier Ways to Grill”

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Dinner Tonight: Cast Iron Frittata

frittataIn last week’s blog about the importance of iron, it was mentioned that one of the ways to get iron in our diet was using cast iron cookware. Personally, I believe that everyone should own at least one heavy, good quality cast iron skillet. A cast iron skillet is an oven-proof, naturally nonstick tool that will actually last you a lifetime and could be also be one of the most used items in your kitchen.

Aside from helping with iron levels, a cast iron pan is free of toxins such as PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid) and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene), which can be a worry with many nonstick options.

A favorite quick dinner meal is a frittata, using my cast iron skillet. Continue reading “Dinner Tonight: Cast Iron Frittata”

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