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HEALTHY GRILLING THE DO’S AND THE DON’TS OF BARBEQUE

Friday, November 8, 2019

Grilling is something that was practiced even by our ancestors but in a different way altogether. Just like the old wine in the new bottle grilling was a new ‘re-invented- way’ to cook foods. Most of us presume grilling is healthy as we are not deep frying or not using too many spices in the foods made using grill. Such foods can also be dangerous for your health.

It is known to cause cancer. Know how -

How safe is grilling? Here’s what you have to know –

The best cancer support centres in Hyderabad opine that the foods cooked on gas grill are much safer than on charcoal. When the red or processed meats are cooked on high temperatures there’s a tendency that the fat in the meat can flare up, form smoke and the same can get absorbed in the food. The Cancer patients find it unacceptable when the best cancer doctors in India explain that grilled food can cause cancer when not made in the right way. Not many people know that processed foods can react in a different way and lead to the formation of carcinogens in the food. Tip is in case you are using leaner meat use charcoal else gas grill.


Is it possible to avoid the fats from dripping onto the flame ?

Yes, you can and follow the tips.

  • Thaw meats before cooking them
  • Pre-cook meat for about a minute to reduce the outflow of juices before putting it on the grill
  • When you are using burgers flip them more frequently
  • Use a foil package or move the grill a little above the flame so that it heats slowly
  • Use low temperatures to avoid charring as it lowers the risk of formation of carcinogens
  • Marination can avoid the formation of cancer causing agents.


Should we give up on grills completely ?

Grills are great in taste and hence you don’t have to give up on them completely except for the fact that you know how best you can use of them for your taste and health. Here’s what you can stay in good health by using grilled foods.

  • Use a marinade to your meat.
  • Consume processed meat not more than 3 times a week
  • Switch to leaner meat like chicken and fish
  • Use vegetables, soy foods and fruits on grill
  • Consume foods that provide loads of protein if you choose only to grill your food

The best cancer specialists in Hyderabad watch how their patients are reacting towards treatment and if they are taking the right foods. Some of them loose immunity and lack nutrition and at such times they are adviced to consume red meat so that they gain the required nourishment otherwise they usually suggest plant based protein and routine work out to stay healthy and light on their feet.


Why KIMS ?

The KIMS has been a renowned Hospital for the years for the fact that they provide their patients the best cancer treatment in Hyderabad which also includes their concern and at most care for each one of them.

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