* Don't go for high flame or high heat * Trim the fat * Marinate
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Maintain a lower temperature & flip food frequently to prevent overcooking. Reduce the fat drippings and smoke. Vinegar & teriyaki sauce help lower HCA levels
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I eat my entire serving of the least calorie dense food (salad, fruit, vegetable), then most nutrient dense (beans, whole grains, seeds/nuts) before having the least nutritionally important foods (refined carbs, foods with added or unhealthy fat, starches lacking vitamins & fiber, etc.).
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This way I'm eating plenty but minimizing my intake of empty calories and maximizing the nutrition in my meal.
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You avoid all the danger-traps that are processed foods and lost nutrients by making yourself eat the meanest, survivalist foods available.
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