Are you ready for the hot weather? Using sunscreen may help protect your skin in the sun and drinking plenty of water can keep you hydrated, but are you following the proper grilling and food safety protocols? With all the barbecues and outdoor gatherings that you are engaging in these next few months, it…
Grilling with Care for National Grilling Month
The temperature is rising and the nights are long, making now the perfect time to take the cooking outside! This month we celebrate National Grilling Monthwith great recipes and quality family time. There is nothing like grilled food on a warm summer night, whether you’re enjoying it on your deck or a local park! …
BBQ The Healthy Way This Summer
May is National Barbecue Month and it’s no coincidence that this weekend we celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with our first BBQ of the summer. If what comes to mind immediately when you think of BBQ is hotdogs and hamburgers you’re not alone. While it is OK to indulge in these fatty favorites occasionally, here…
Summer 2011: To Your Health
In this Issue: Healthy BBQ Options this Summer Season • Men’s Health Week – June 13th-19th • Nutritious Tips for a Healthy Camping Experience • Embracing Eye Safety this Summer • The Sweet Nutrition Power of Summer Fruits • Feature Food of the Season: Papaya •Recipe of the Season: Chicken Papaya Salad
When Meat Hits Heat: Making Sure You Are Grilling Safely This Summer
Have you heard that grilling can be unsafe? How about the link between grilling and cancer? Unfortunately, when meat hits intense heat there are two compounds that are formed; Heterocyclic Amines (HCA) and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH). These two compounds are cancer forming agents. So how are these compounds formed? HCA and PAH are mostly…
