Is seared meat unhealthy? The truth about high-heat cooking
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Studies show that cooking meat at high temperatures, like pan-searing or grilling, can form chemical compounds such as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). So, is seared meat unhealthy? The answer is nuanced, dependent on factors like cooking duration, temperature, and meat type, but moderation and technique are key to mitigating risk.
