when life gives you lemons

make barbecue

what are Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)?

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a class of chemicals that occur naturally in fossil fuels. They result from burning coal, oil, gas, wood, garbage and tobacco. 50%-70% of all PAH exposure in humans is through cooking meat. PAH forms when animal fat drips onto a flame, and the chemicals formed rise back up through steam and soak into the meat.

hazards of PAHs to the human body?

• Reduces lung function

• Worsens asthma

• Increases lung diseases

• Increases cardiovascular diseases Increased risk of cancer

however, these problems can be solved…

By a natural hero: lemon. PAH production decreases when exposed to an acidic mixture. Adding lemon juice to marinated meat before grilling can reduce PAH by 70%.

recipe for action

How to apply lemon to cooking meat perfectly: (*Applicable to many types of meat.)

1. Marinate your meat.

2. Cut the lemon.

3. Squeeze lemon onto your marinated meat.

4. Let it sit for 10-30 mins.

5. Grill/barbecue and enjoy!

By Duy Nguyen, Nhi Tai, Lucca Muchmore, Jiaci Chen.

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