tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post5052333853209438296..comments2024-02-26T04:58:54.276+08:00Comments on Sarawakiana: Guiness Stout is Good for YouI Am Sarawakianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-25634684446154239062008-12-31T15:49:00.000+08:002008-12-31T15:49:00.000+08:00Marinating steak in beer or wine 'reduces cancer c...Marinating steak in beer or wine 'reduces cancer chemicals'<BR/>Marinating steak in beer or wine before cooking it dramatically reduces levels of chemicals that can cause cancer, according to scientists.<BR/> <BR/><BR/>By Martin Beckford<BR/>Last Updated: 10:39PM GMT 30 Dec 2008<BR/>Marinating steak in beer or wine 'reduces cancer chemicals'<BR/>Shoppers are urged to avoid processed meats. Photo: Andrew Crowley<BR/><BR/>Researchers found that steeping the meat in alcohol for several hours cut the high levels of carcinogenic compounds triggered by frying it.<BR/><BR/>In addition, they discovered that beer was more effective than wine at lowering the cancer-forming chemicals, and also made for a better-looking and tastier meal.<BR/><BR/>New Scientist magazine, which reports the findings, stated: "If you are frying a steak and mindful of your health, then marinate it in either beer or red wine.<BR/><BR/>"So say food scientists who measured amounts of a family of carcinogens found in fried food after steeping them in booze."<BR/><BR/>Cooking food increases its levels of chemical compounds called heterocyclic amines (HAs), which can cause cancerous tumours.<BR/><BR/>Frying and grilling meat is particularly dangerous, because the intense heat turns the sugars and amino acids of muscle tissue into high levels of the compounds.<BR/><BR/>But scientists are gathering increasing amounts of evidence to show that the levels of HAs in cooked meat can be lowered by treating the food beforehand.<BR/><BR/>Isabel Ferreira and colleagues at the University of Porto in Portugal found that marinating steak in red wine or beer before frying – for six hours – cut levels of two types of HA by up to 90 per cent compared with untreated meat.<BR/><BR/>Beer was more efficient at reducing a third type of HA than wine, cutting levels significantly in four hours instead of six.<BR/><BR/>It also made the meat look, smell and taste better than the wine-marinated steak, according to the new report published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.<BR/><BR/>"Tasters also preferred the smell, taste and appearance of beer-marinated steak," said New Scientist.<BR/><BR/>The researchers believe the alcoholic sauce cuts levels of the carcinogen by acting as a barrier – preventing water-soluble molecules moving to the surface of the steak where they would be turned into HAs by the high temperature.<BR/><BR/>"Beer contains more water-retaining sugars than wine and Ferreira says that may hinder the transport of water-soluble molecules to the steak's surface, where high heat converts them in HAs," New Scientist said.<BR/><BR/>Previous research has shown that a red wine marinade has a similar effect on HA levels in fried chicken, while a non-alcoholic version is also available. A sauce made of olive oil, lemon juice and garlic lowered HA levels in grilled chicken by as much as 90 per cent, a study found.<BR/><BR/>Cooking meat on lower heat and for a shorter period of time also prevents dangerous levels of HAs forming.<BR/><BR/>Research into reducing levels of HAs in cooked food comes after a series of studies have shown links between meat consumption and cancer.<BR/><BR/>Last year a landmark report on the causes of the disease published by the World Cancer Research Fund claimed that eating any processed meat, such as sausages, bacon and ham, significantly raises the risk of contracting bowel cancer.<BR/><BR/>Its report urged shoppers to avoid processed meats and advised eating a maximum of 1.1lb (500g) of cooked red meat a week.Greenspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02185433966218439070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-80808444853208205822008-04-05T12:46:00.000+08:002008-04-05T12:46:00.000+08:00I have a bad cough and some one told me to steam a...I have a bad cough and some one told me to steam a bowl of coca cola and drink it. Probably I have to do this many times to have my long life cough cured.<BR/><BR/>Thank you.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-56233927825853248472008-02-08T19:29:00.000+08:002008-02-08T19:29:00.000+08:00Dear Sarawakiana,Have you heard of the story behin...Dear Sarawakiana,<BR/><BR/>Have you heard of the story behind Coca Cola? Well, it was suspected that among the ingredient used in the manufacture of Coca cola arre two plant stimulants: their botanical names are Eryhtroxylum coca or cocaine and Cola nitida, a tropical African plant found in such places as Cameroon. It is cultivated in Latin America and to some extend Indonesia. It affects the central nervous system and is an anti depressive. There was a case in India whereby someone tried to sue the Coca Cola Company but the company threaten to close its India operation if sued. Someone even told me that a spoonful of coca cola when heated can cure cough.Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-75502498936258417712008-02-06T00:36:00.000+08:002008-02-06T00:36:00.000+08:00Dear Alison and Francis,Have you two tried cooking...Dear Alison and Francis,<BR/><BR/>Have you two tried cooking this simple dish? 2 pieces of belly pork, simmered in l can of coca cola and 2 tablespoons of thick soy sauce for about 45 minutes. Allow the liquid to simmer until you have just about 4 tablespoons left. The belly pork should break easily with a fork.<BR/><BR/>May prosperity, happiness and good health be yours.<BR/><BR/>Sarawakiana.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-11837310780445151622008-02-03T18:27:00.000+08:002008-02-03T18:27:00.000+08:00Good to know that you have tried. I like it very m...Good to know that you have tried. I like it very much. If you happen to be in London, try the English specialty and ask for "fish and chips" in beer batter. It is just excellent!Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-72395113144825524802008-02-01T22:23:00.000+08:002008-02-01T22:23:00.000+08:00Dear Alison, Just before Chinese New Year I would ...Dear Alison, Just before Chinese New Year I would try a recipe or two so that during Chinese New Year I can serve the dishes. I tried putting beer in the batter for my fish. It's wonderful Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Just to let you know the best Ma Ka (tenggiri) is 16 ringgit today in Miri. And it really makes good fish and chips. The frozen dory cannot beat the quality and sweetness.<BR/><BR/>Sweet potatoes are really good too in the batter with beer. I think Nigella did once give a two-potato demonstration. And she helped promote our lowly sweet potato.I Am Sarawakianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200800879915444217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-43967885387663530512008-01-08T09:45:00.000+08:002008-01-08T09:45:00.000+08:00The bubbles in beer, some people use soda water, a...The bubbles in beer, some people use soda water, aerate the batter and that makes it light and crunchy when fried.<BR/><BR/>I do like an occasional fish and chips.FrancisNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813282472081550471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4546144304817504265.post-59477803133714833992008-01-07T21:52:00.000+08:002008-01-07T21:52:00.000+08:00Putting beer into the batter instead of water is u...Putting beer into the batter instead of water is used in "fish and chips" in England - a special food of the English . It taste wonderful!Gaharumanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158719417815828020noreply@blogger.com