Rosemary Double-Duty Role Fighting Cancer
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Rosemary Plays a
Double-Duty Role Fighting Cancer Butrum says, "Rosemary is rich in carnosol, another phytochemical that helps guard against breast cancer by detoxifying chemicals that can initiate the cancer process. Carnosol may also protect against skin and lung cancer." Rosemary also seems to work against the formation of carcinogens during the cooking process, according to cancer researcher Dr. Barbara C. Pence, Associate Dean for Research and the Graduate School at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. "There are phytochemicals in rosemary that appear to have anti-oxidant properties," she says. "In my research with high-heat cooking methods like grilling, rosemary has been found to inhibit the production of certain carcinogens." The following recipe can be used as both a marinade and as a sauce to accompany grilled meat, poultry or fish. "Using rosemary in this kind of before-and-after scenario," says Butrum, "is like a double whammy against cancer." Rosemary Orange Marinade and Sauce Note: Never baste with used marinade or serve it as a sauce later. It may be contaminated by potentially harmful bacteria and could lead to food-borne illness. Discard used marinade. 1 Tbsp. freshly
grated orange peel Combine all ingredients except broth in a blender and mix well. Pour marinade into a container that will comfortably hold the meat, poultry or fish to be marinated. Add food to be marinated, seal well and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Remove food to be grilled. Drain and grill. To make the sauce for the grilled meat, prepare a new batch of the marinade with the addition of the broth. Pour into a small saucepan, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced to a thin sauce. Strain sauce through a fine sieve and serve with grilled food. |
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