When you fire up that grill

(HealthDay News) -- Summer weather is here, and for many, that means firing up the barbecue.

But for your next cook-over, try these barbecue safety suggestions:

Buy two sets of grilling tools (one for raw meat and one for cooked meat) and a meat thermometer to make sure food is thoroughly cooked.
Grill lean meats to avoid flame flares caused by fat drippings.
Don't allow your food to become charred. Some studies suggest charred meat may be linked to cancer.
Let your meat marinate for a few hours before cooking to help reduce the chances of charring.

Attribution: -- Diana Kohnle

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

First published: 07/13/2012
Last updated: 07/13/2012

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