Dr. Joe Schwarcz: How to avoid harmful "AGEs" by modifying cooking methods

Montreal Gazette
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Published 2017-05-04
You already avoid cholesterol, sodium, sugar and trans fats, but there's another potential culprit to avoid, and this one isn't listed on any label. "Advanced glycation end products," or "AGES," are formed in cooked or processed foods when amino acids or fats react with sugars, and they are believed to play a role in the causation of many chronic conditions. Dr. Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill University's Office for Science & Society, explains what you need to know about AGEs and how they can be avoided.
All Comments (21)
  • @kerrylattimore2684
    Interesting stuff that I read about a long time ago, but needed a review. I will quit grilling my food. Stewing will be better.
  • @carnicavegirl7214
    I only eat meat.. usually medium rare,. I don’t eat any fruits or vegetables or grains and my inflammation is all gone finally 🙌🏻 I started cooking my meat medium rare after I learned about advanced glycation end product
  • @CafeMami
    I would argue it's not the temperature but the flour
  • @metaorange302
    Paprika (crushed garlic) has also been found to contain Allithiamines which I believe will prevent glycation in the body just like it's synthetic variant Benfotiamine.
  • @nory0105
    Green peppers are not needed for the paprikás, get chicken, onion, sour cream and powdered sweet paprika tomato is optional and there is a sweet yellow paprika what we use if we add any. (not bell pepper)
  • @cammieklund
    Fruits have sugars though and that would also contribute to glycation, right?
  • @flip2724
    Hard boiled eggs over fried or scrambled wouldnt this mean if water boils at 212F than we are cooking eggs at 212F instead of 400F when frying still think you should could at 120 over extended period only if its “meat” of course
  • @yimiz
    I can’t stop looking at the ducks in the background, too cute
  • @Omeostatica
    Adding hibiscus and green teas to meat can help in avoid AGEs?
  • @pickledrick5158
    I don't think plant based diets are the best, many contain plenty of sugar. High protein diets tend to be kinder on the body. Even red meat and pork is ok another myth of the sugar based food industry.