You are what you eat

Well, this is on we’ve heard over and over again… and unfortunately one that runs even deeper than just ‘junk food’. Most of us are well aware of the high fat content in certain greasy take-out foods, the high sugar levels in snacks and the danger of bad carbs…

However, what a lot of us don’t often think about are the carcinogenic impact of the WAY we cook foods like red meat.

Red meat contains amino acids, sugars, and a protein called creatinine which, when cooked under high temperatures, is converted into a compound that is known to be carcinogenic for humans. With BBQ season quickly approaching, it’s wise to bear this in mind. Overcooking  meat (often and easily done when barbecuing) over time, can be extremely harmful to your body.

This isn’t to say you should add red meat to your list of things not to eat – far from it! Although it’s definitely wise to watch your intake (keeping it to2-3 servings per week), it’s also extremely good for other aspects of your health. If you’re still worried, then look into eating more Kangaroo meat. Kangaroo meat is possibly one of the healthiest meats on the market – it has been proven to help lower cholesterol and is only 2% fat. It is without a doubt one of the best meats around. Look into adding Kangaroo meat to your shopping and start by replacing one meal a week with it. As soon as you become accustomed to the introduction of a new meat into your diet you’ll do well to add more and more. Just remember, that whatever meat you’re eating, do not over cook and burn it. Not only will you lose a lot of the proteins and healthy aspects of the meat, you’ll turn these into very dangerous carcinogenics.