Thin cuts of meat appear to work the best-I also pound the meat sometimes to make certain it is level-it helps avoid burning If the chicken is not deboned, either pound it or cut it into small pieces for best results Major Tip-make certain if you cook fish to clean grill right afterwards-ie damp paper towel when unplugged but still warm-or possibly if not enough-use diluted vinegar or mild soap- ![]() Research on the benefits of olive oil-salads always go great with grilled food such as Olive Oil, Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes Mellitus,Scientific Basis for Olive Oil, Mediterranean Diet and Cancer Prevention,Olive Oil and the Gastrointestinal Tract ,Olive Oil, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids and LDL Oxidation - latest scientific evidence Make certain you preheat the grill-you might want to wait until the red light goes off if you use garlic cloves, best to crush them and wait ten minutes-research study showed raw garlic best for anti cancer properties, next leaving them for ten minutes if you use beans,(not lentils or split pea), putting them in boiling water for three to five minutes and then letting them soak for two to four hours makes them easier to digest and breaks down the complex sugars warnings re aspartame (equal/nutrasweet) |
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Use damp paper towel after cooking on the warm grill to help speedy cleanup preheat grill before cooking to avoid steamed effect on food to help prevent sticking-on some recipes you might want to put a little olive oil on the grill before you cook less likely to burn food if you try to keep whatever you are cooking flat-usually easy when using patties-impossible if using heel of bread- cook in layers, ie:grill garlic first, then add meat or cook layers separately ie meat, vegetables I correct the tilt on the grill when I am cooking runny food-ie eggs by placing a non electrical conducting object under front of the GF grill coconut interesting research on coconut-sounds as if grilled coconut shrimp might be healthy afterall faster cooking is said to lower destruction of food's nutrients open flamed cooking might create more chances for cancer:-( |
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![]() collection of recipe links ![]() ![]() "Information on mercury levels in fish (2002 May 29) Mercury continues to be an issue of interest to food regulators and consumers. The purpose of this notice is to: advise Canadians to limit consumption of shark, swordfish and fresh and frozen tuna, to one meal per week. Pregnant women, women of child-bearing age and young children should eat no more than one meal per month; and reiterate advice previously issued by Health Canada based on the potential exposure to mercury that can occur through eating these species over a lifetime" tart cherries research is being conducted as to cancer fighting and pain fighting properties of tart cherries-problem is that cooking tart cherries at high temperatures might diminish the beneficial properties from American Institute of Cancer Research this is a quote from the AICR"Marinate. Research shows that marinating meats can prevent the formation of HCAs by as much as 90 percent. These effects have even been observed in meats marinated for only 10 D 20 minutes. Health experts recommend an oil-free marinade with a strong acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar. "HCA stands for heterocyclic amines the article also mentions polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)-another carcinogenic substance "when fat drips into the fire, the smoke and flames that rise up onto the food-this creates PAH- to read the article click here there is a lovely quote on that site "There is evidence that selenium found in garlic and onion causes tumor cells to commit suicide,"- Fruits And Veggies May Not Cut Breast Cancer Risk The investigators found that women who consumed the highest amounts of fruits and vegetables were only 3% to 9% less likely to develop breast cancer than women who ate the fewest fruits and vegetables, but these results were not statistically meaningful. herbal research links 4 people and pets Please read up on Premarin-especially if you love animals-there is a great deal of information on on the ecospirituality websitewhich also mentions natural alternatives "There are many great cruelty free alternatives to Premarin. Some are plant based and others are synthetic. Some of the prescription hormone replacements include: Estratab, Estraderm, Estrace, Cenestin, and Ortho-Est. Natural remedies which you can find at health food and other stores include Remifemin, plant based progesterone creams, Source Natural's "Hot Flash", and many other excellent supplements. " |
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in general-putting a little vinegar on fish helps keep moisture in but with George Foreman Grill-cooks so quickly not necessary |
rubbing Kosher salt on chicken, helps keep chicken moister-also helps kill some bacteria | slicing meat when slightly frozen helps to cut thinner slices | for high fiber vegetables such as yams, broccoli, asparagus, brussel sprouts and possibly stringbeans, etc
versus mushrooms,onions,or thinly slicked vegetables- if you first steam them-ie buy double pot steamers or steaming tray you can put in any pot-then when you grill them-they are done in no time |
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BORON menopausal bones arthritis boron and arthritis article |
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Why potatoes? eat the skins- highest source of antioxidants 1/2 daily requirement for vitamin C 750 milligrams of potassium- might help prevent strokes high in fiber high in iron did you know potato originated in South American -exported to Europe fiber might also help reduce risk of cancer,heart disease,high blood pressure and non insulin dependent diabetes |
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Zinc good reasons to eat eggs There is a theory that Selenium is missing in the soil in Africa and that may be one of reasons for high incidence of AIDS and the Eboli virus breakouts in Africa Foods high in zinc |
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i millet patties and the grill-1/3 of the world eats millet-gluten free-high in proteins for a grain and vitamins-also supposedly soothing for the stomach-i soaked it in cold water for 10 minutes to help reduce cooking time-but still had to boil it for about 25 minutes-then minced some garlic and ginger and sauteed that with a little olive oil on the grill-then threw on some fresh spinach, celery, peppers and onions-for a about three or four minutes-then mixed in the millet-next time i am going to add chopped nuts-millet is bland-if you want to try to loose weight-you might want to start eating millet three times a day-make a big pot and when it is almost cooked-throw in celery and onions-let them steam-I add olive oil,garlic and lemon-and then sprinkle some Celtic salt on it-at least in my experience-acidity in the stomach creates a need to eat-millet appears to neutralize the acidity and cuts down the urge to eat
Sauce:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala (buy in indian market or specialty shop)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Mix marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for an hour or so. Cook the chicken on BBQ grill threaded on skewers (or your foreman grill )
For sauce, melt butter on medium heat and add garlic cook one minute. Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala and salt. Stir in tomato sauce. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add cooked chicken and cilantro... serve over jasmine rice.... a dish hammy will beg for! heheheh...
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grill your favorite vegetables-again I usually first put some olive oil on grill-then grill some garlic cloves-next add the vegetables that take the longest-use mushrooms,onions,peppers,zucchini-boil some sphagetti-and you can use the grilled vegetables as topping-add some grated cheese on top-(I also add butter-you have a primavera pasta-
2 tablespoons apricot juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
4 cups diced apricots
1 tablespoon lemon juice-or lime juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon minced candied ginger
great with chicken strips, pork strips or shrimp etc...you can use mixture of apricots peaches, pears or your favorite fruit...if you use kiwi ..don't add the lemon or lime juice...
12 oz Fresh cranberries 1 1/2 c orange juice 1 c Sugar 2 tb chopped and peeled young ginger-finely chopped