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Grilling and your health
You may have heard about the possible health risks associated with foods cooked over high heat. Barbecuing has been implicated. Nutritionists and food research scientists say that high-heat cooking methods, such as barbecuing, can produce minute amounts of harmful substances when fat from the meat drips onto hot coals, resulting in flare-ups (flames that come in contact with the food). However, they admit that the possible health risks are very low.

If you are concerned about grilling foods for health reasons, the Barbecue Industry Association recommends using indirect heat for grilling. The fat then drips into the drip pan, and not onto the hot coals, preventing flare-ups.

Lots of information is available for those of us who love cooking outdoors over an open flame. Read other articles on our site that will help to make your next cookout safe as well as enjoyable.

 

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