Five steps to avoiding hidden health hazards of cookouts & campfires
In time for the start of grilling season, experts at the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), an organization that studies the impact of lifestyle on cancer risk, issued a warning about the hidden health hazards of cookouts and campfires.
"Research now shows that diets high in red and processed meat increase risk for colon cancer," said AICR registered dietitian Alice Bender. "And grilling meat, red or white, forms potent cancer-causing substances. But by keeping five simple steps in mind, it's possible to make this summer's backyard grilling both healthier and more flavorful."