the model doctor

Anyone for a beet burger?

The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health in Scotland is investigating the health benefits of adding beetroot to burgers. It is known that when we eat meat, it undergoes a process called “oxidation” in our stomach. This oxidation process transforms the fat into potentially toxic substances before our bodies absorb it.  These “bad fats” have been linked with a number of conditions including heart disease and cancer. It is thought an antioxidant-rich vegetable (they chose beetroot for its appearance and taste) may be able to inhibit the oxidation process and reduce our absorption of “bad fats”. If so, this simple measure could have BIG public health implications. The study is currently underway – I’ll keep you posted…

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/rowett/news/1469/