There is more than one way to skin a cat…
Ok, that’s gross. I love cats… what is mean is, there is more than one way to cook your food and some ways are better than others. Any one who has ever heard me speak or participated in my program, knows I talk a lot about keeping your blood sugars, and insulin levels steady to keep your body in a fat burning zone. But did you know that even the way you cook your food can affect in insulin surges as well?
Steaming your foods rather than cooking them at high heat, roasting, frying, or even grilling will keep the glycemic impact lower. Rice is a great example. When you steam your rice vs. boiling it, it will come out with a lower glycemic index. A recent study showed that participants that ate foods cooked at high heat had poorer insulin sensitivity than those who ate steamed foods. The high heat also caused a drop in blood levels of omega 3 fatty acids and vitamins C & E. These are your anti-aging vitamins so you definitely want to keep those levels up!! Olive oil is one of your best choices as far as oils go, but when you fry with it, the high heat can turn into a carcinogen.
Poaching is also a great way to cook your foods like eggs or fish. For extra flavor you can use broth, wine or tomato juice instead of water. Keeps the fat content down and it’s the healthiest way to cook!
