How about some ideas for grilling this Father’s Day weekend? Below you’ll find some great recipes for the grill! There are super-smart foods you can grill up, and some that can get you into trouble.
People often ask me what is one food I won’t eat: though I think most foods have their time and place, and am more about what TO eat than what not to eat, I’d have to say hot dogs would be my answer. “Fake meats” like hot dogs and highly-preserved deli meats like pepperoni increase cancer risk quite dramatically. Did you know the research counts them as straight up carcinogens?
Your Dad may not know that research has shown that eating a lot of grilled, well-done and fried meats is associated with higher risk of prostate, colorectal and pancreatic cancer. In particular, chargrilling at very high temperatures, especially for long periods of time, may increase cancer risk.
Since it’s a special holiday weekend, I’m sharing some lean pork and beef recipes below, but keep in mind that one way to show love to the Dads/men in your life is to encourage them to choose fish, poultry, and veggies when they are grilling, and to select lean red meats and pork just occasionally.
You can find the fabulous grilled salmon recipe pictured below in my Best Body Cookbook & Menu Plan (page 184)… grab yours here if you don’t have a copy!
I also like to use Father’s Day as a reminder to my Dad and husband to make an appointment for necessary health screenings…this sentiment may not be found in your Hallmark card, but it’s a great annual reminder.
Happy Fathers Day weekend: enjoy your loved ones, and grill wisely!
Glazed Pork Tenderloin & Fig Kebabs shared by Street Smart Nutrition.
Miso Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Sriracha Mayo shared by Rachel Hartley Nutrition.
Grilled Steak with Herb Sauce shared by Toby Amidor Nutrition
