The poster child for a healthy breakfast? Gotta be a bowl of oatmeal. Research has shown that the soluble fiber in oatmeal eaten as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease: a 1 1/2 -cup serving of cooked whole-grain oats provides 3 grams of soluble fiber.
Chefs use marinades to make foods tender and infuse them with flavor. But scientists have discovered marinades also act as a barrier to potentially carcinogenic substances that are created when meat and fish are cooked over flames. Using a marinade before grilling reduces HCA (heterocyclic amines) by 92 percent to 99 percent, according to American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org).
Whether you order chicken spiedini at an Italian mom-and-pop ristorante or the Olive Garden, chances are good the benefits of grilling lean chunks of meat over an open flame will be overshadowed by the dish’s overall fat content.
