Does Meat Cause Cancer?
June 30, 2009 5 comments
In the United States there is a fairly common belief based on dubious research and media hype 
that vegetarian diets are healthier and protective against cancer. I would like to set that myth to rest, because to date, the studies have not been clear on this.
Let’s start with a close look at the popular 2005 book The China Study.
If you have read this book, you know that on the surface it appears to make quite a case against consuming animal protein. It asserts that higher animal protein intakes were clearly associated with increased risk of cancer.
Here’s a healthier version of a classic appetizer. Traditionally, wings are breaded, deep-fried and then coated with hot sauce. This broiled version saves carbs and calories but is full of that Buffalo-wing flavor. If you like the sauce a little thicker, you can add a little cornstarch or rice flour before brushing it onto the wings.
If you’re tired of 
Here’s a great recipe for this busy time of year — the holidays. This is one of my favorite go-to recipes when I need to make a quick dinner. It tastes great and when served with a vegetable side dish, provides a really quick but satisfying meal.
Fish is still a Friday-night favorite is countless homes across the world. This tasty and versatile recipe can be served as traditional filets or as fish sticks with a dipping sauce. Either way, it is an appetizing heart-friendly recipe.
There is nothing like a delicious red meat with horseradish sauce for a pleasing taste combination. Try this old favorite using the new and popular red meat alternative, bison. As an alternative to conventionally raised beef, bison is lower in fat and cholesterol and even though grass-fed, it is not wild tasting, but has a very pleasing rich flavor.
I don’t know if you’ve ever tried chili over pasta, but it’s a favorite in my city of Cincinnati. Replacing pasta with different types of squash has become my favorite way to reduce carbs. The squash tastes great with tomato-based sauces and the nutritional value is so much better. If you don’t want to take 45 minutes to bake squash, zucchini cooks up much more quickly and works well too.
Breakfast casseroles are handy for a make ahead low carb breakfast. Just cook at the beginning of the week and eat a slice or two each morning until it’s gone. Many casserole recipes call for wheat and cow’s milk dairy. Here’s a wheat and dairy free version for those who need to avoid either of those two allergens.
Mahi mahi is the Hawaiian word for “dolphin fish” — but don’t be confused by the name — it’s not at all related to the lovable porpoise. Native to warm coastal waters, mahi mahi is a delicious white fish that stands up to a variety of cooking techniques and ingredients. Here, it’s complemented with garden vegetables rich in vitamin C.
