KTK-Nutrition

Who doesn’t love foods cooked on the grill?   Steaks, hamburgers, vegetables, fruit, all taste better when grilled.   Years ago, I directed a research lab at a university.   Almost every day smells of grilled steak and hamburger came from the research lab next door.   I had to ask them what they were researching.   They said they were studying the effect of grilling on cancer risk.   What is this risk and how can you reduce this risk and still enjoy all those wonderful grilled foods? What is the risk of grilling and cancer? Apparently, grilling meat   at high temperatures can burn the fat in the meat and generate 2 cancer causing substances, called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).   Extended exposure to these substances can alter DNA and lead to an increase risk of cancer. How big of a problem is this? According to UCLA Health , isn’t a problem for occasional grilling but grilling every weekend for y...

Some interesting research and articles in the news.   Do you like guacamole or adding some avocados to your salad?    Good for your overall health and especially good for your eyes.    Have small children around?   Cut up those grapes and cherry tomatoes.   Do you enjoy some KFC?   Healthier KFC is coming soon. Avocados – in the June 2017 edition of Consumer Reports they noted the following question: “Someone told me avocados are good for your eyes.”   True or False? So true.   Consumer Reports notes avocados are rich with two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin.   Both are great for healthy eyes.   Dr. Lipman, Consumer Reports’ Chief Medical Advisor stated, “..they are thought to filter the blue UV rays from the sun – which can damage these eye parts – helping to prevent macular degeneration and possible cataracts.”    Other vegetables that are also good for eye health are those that are dark green such as ...