The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. And that’s what happened to me in the production of this week’s episode of The Foodcast. But resilience breeds perseverance and the results is an action packed episode in which you learn how to grill responsibly (and for optimal health) and the perils of salt, both too much and too little. All that with the usual shenanigans including the requisite Batman, Star Trek and Seinfeld references.
00:19 Introduction
01:45 Grilling and Cancer Fears
- Research on the byproducts of grilling meat and cancer
- Woman dies in “Hold Your Wee for a Wii” Contest
10:43 De-dehydration, aka Hyponatremia
- Urine Color Chart
17:41 How Much is Too Much Salt
- Research on direct effect of salt consumption on blood pressure
- Research on potassium and heart health
- Comprehensive list of foods high in potassium
27:54 Wrap Up