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When a zinfandel or merlot (and most red wine) is young, generally within 3-5 years of the vintage date on the bottle, it shows a lot of deep purple color, intensive fruit in the nose, somewhat hot alcohol to the taste and less overall smoothness than it will show later in its life. As the wine ages, the alcohol, tannic acid (from the grape skins and the oak in the barrel) and fruit flavors start to soften up and blend together to present a more smooth and finished wine. Often the differences in taste between young wine and well aged wine are extremely evident and aged wine is very desirable. How do you do that?

Please note that you, the consumer, have very little control over the many winemaking variables that affect wine aging, but have some control over cellar storage conditions that affect aging, namely temperature, light, humidity and vibration.

Out here in California there are darned few houses built with cellars in them. You can “cellar” a wine in a closet or pay big bucks for a temperature and humidity controlled cabinet in which you can store your treasures. If you are interested in and have the personal discipline to cellar some wines over the several years it takes, here is a tip before you start

Some wine does not get better with age, it just gets older. This is particularly true of most white wines and for certain sparkling wine or Champagne. I have shed tears over unopened bottles of excellent French Champagne that were saved in a well-intentioned effort from someone’s wedding 20 years ago. Champagne is meant to be consumed shortly after it is released. It does not improve in the bottle after it is released.

The key to cellaring is to start with something that has the potential to improve. In red wines that usually means a big, well-made and probably expensive cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir, zinfandel or merlot or port. In whites a really big oaked chardonnay or a very sweet, rich, dessert wine such as true Sauternes or a German trockenbeerenauslese. I am afraid the “expensive” part of that statement is very true. Cellaring your typical $7.00 bottle of supermarket zinfandel is going to be a disappointing exercise in patience, but if you are able to purchase some massive, oaky, tannic red you will likely have a candidate for aging.

The most important variable in aging wine is the temperature at which it is stored. Not simply the number of degrees, but the RANGE of the temperatures. If you had a perfect situation and could hold your wines at 65F year round you would be set. However, if that temperature fluctuates from 50F to 70F or higher you may just as well drink it now. What happens is the liquid in the bottle expands and contracts with the temperature and eventually pushes around the cork, breaking the seal and allowing air to enter. This starts a chain reaction of microbial actions. Result: spoiled expensive old wine and tears of frustration.

Do I need to tell you to store wine on its side so that the cork stays moist and doesn’t dry out? If you fail to do this see the paragraph above, because the result is the same.

Collecting and aging wine takes money, care, time, money, knowledge and money. If you have got all those, it can be a worthwhile and rewarding pursuit. At one point in the not so distant past, there were French red wines you simply HAD to age, as they were literally undrinkable when first released and were purchased by cognoscenti who would not have dreamed of opening them for at least 10 years! Such winemaking techniques have generally faded from the scene and so most wine is now released ready to be splashed into a glass and consumed. If you find one that could be saved and improved, try to do so, for your own wine education.

About the Author

Paul Kreider, who made his first wine in 1975, is the owner and winemaker of the Ross Valley Winery in San Anselmo, California. Since 1987, with notable success, his small Marin County bonded winery has specialized in transforming modest lots of unique grapes into vineyard-designated wines, each with its own individual character and particular personality. Check our website at www.rossvalleywinery.com.

There are many various multimedia advances happening to the good
old blog. Although the blog is only a few years old, technology
has kept right up there with it. Now, you have the ability to do
a number of fascinating things with it. As the blog owner, this
can mean huge potential dollars in marketing. If you are just a
blog reader, you can now access your favorites online any time
that you feel like it.

There are several areas in which the blog has entered the
multimedia world. Here are some of them to think about.

* Text. Okay, so this isn’t anything new. It is the most
commonly thought of type of blogging. Simple writings that are
done on the blog. * Images. This takes it one step ahead. Now,
you can send images to your fellow bloggers, your family or your
friends. * Video. Even better, the blogs can now come packed
with video from your digital camera or the cell phone that is
video enabled. * Podcasts. The latest feature. It allows
individuals to receive the information that they want, when they
want it. Podscasts allow you to receive both audio and video
over the internet.

But, just because you have the ability to use these various
types of blogging, what happens to it? Does it just sit on your
website in the hopes that someone will actually want it? The
good news is that you can now send these multimedia advances to
individuals on their Ipods or their mobile phones. This means
instant notification when you update the blog and instant access
no matter where they are located. In short, it translates into
dollars through marketing.

New advances in blogging are occurring all the time. Stay
connected to your consumers, your fellow bloggers, and your
favorite blogs. The fact that you can do all of this from your
mobile phone; just makes it even better. More than likely,
you’ll have something to blog right now.

There is little doubt that eLearning has not achieved the success it promised some ten years ago, even though the primary benefits in terms of cost and flexibility remains extremely attractive. Some of the mistakes that have been made are:

1. A Lack of an Holistic Approach
Elearning was viewed as being a replacement for traditional training methods. To be successful, elearning should adopt an integrated approach to human resource development. This means integrating Performance Assessment with Training Needs Analysis, with Personal Development Plans, with Continuous Professional Development records, with elearning blended with other training resources, learning methods, and corporate learning programmes.

2. A Failing to Understand the Elearning Medium
Much of the reason for making Mistake 1 is the problem of thinking about elearning as a substitute for face-to-face training just delivered cheaper and faster whenever employees want it. While computers bring strengths and opportunities to the learning experience, it must be remembered that they also remove some of the critical components of face-to-face learning, such as audio-visual; peer discussion; and the social environment.

3. A Belief that the Audio-Visual component can be replaced by Elearning
Many companies designing elearning programmes have engaged expensive programmers and invested in heavy duty programmes and equipment in order to enhance the elearning experience. Students end up being entertained but come away learning little.

4. Blowing the Budget on a Technology Solution
The problem with mistake number 3 is that it is expensive. Spending 1 million on an elearning system is not unusual. Neither is finding out that the initial spend is only part of the expense. There are updates and maintenance to consider. Heavy duty programmes require heavy duty equipment and software to download. As a face-to-face trainers, we can alter training notes, handouts and session content very quickly and inexpensively. Try doing that with audio-video content.

5. Failing to Link Elearning with Business Needs
Traditional training should flow from the organisation’s business strategy. Elearning is no exception. Whilst elearning may be a new delivery method, it does not change the fundamentals of business strategy, manpower and HRD planning, individual performance reviews and training needs analysis; nor learning programme design, progress monitoring, programme evaluation and learning verification.

Like other learning methods, an elearning programme must flow from, and be driven, by the organisation’s business development objectives, and therefore elearning should also be monitored and measured.

6. Unrealistic Expectations
How many projects have failed for want of a realistic assessment of time, resources and expectations? Many would point to Total Quality Management (TQM) as a pretty good example. When a project involves a new discipline and particularly when that discipline involves new technology it is very common for management to overestimate short-term expectations and underestimate the time and cost needed before benefits can realistically be achieved. If this is doubted, then ask any project manager. As a result, initial enthusiasm is soon replaced by despair. Like TQM or any ‘flavour of the month’, elearning has many substantial benefits but it is not a magic wand, and it is not a substitute for sound management.

7. A Lack of Management Involvement
Elearning is no different to any other form of training. It might work in the classroom or on-line but the measure of its transference to the workplace is totally reliant upon the involvement of the line manager. The special problem with elearning is the number of technophobe managers who can hide behind ‘I’m not an ‘IT’ expert’ excuse for not getting involved in the learning goals of their staff.

The Answer?
Having woken up to the fact that elearning on its own is not the answer, we now are presented with a similar sounding - Blended learning. Blended learning however, whilst sounding similar is completely different, and it works. It is a way of getting the best from a number of worlds. It addresses not only the preferences of different learners but also seeks to maximise off-site time to improving skills, leaving knowledge acquisition to a more economical method of delivery.

Blended learning incorporates face-to-face delivery with online study; skills workshops; assignments; assessments, and workplace coaching.

You do not need to spend millions on trying to replace traditional learning methods with an elearning platform. Treat elearning as just an addition delivery channel which gives you more flexibility. Research shows that students can only absorb 15/20 minutes of elearning at a time anyway which is why a well designed blended learning programme will usually deliver study tasks in small bites. It provides the option to more effectively use the training budget whilst keeping a tight control on who is studying what; when; to what level; whether the manager is involved or not; and ultimately how the learning is being applied.

Far from being dead, elearning has emerged as an important element in the successful blended learning approach to people development.

Business & Training Solutions Ltd holds the franchise for the http://www.HRDworldwide.com online learning system which they use as part of their blended programmes. BTS can be contacted on http://www.btsolutions.ie

Frank Salisbury is a highly experience motivational speaker, and inspiring business coach, particularly to the sales profession. Frank is recognised as a leading authority in the field of sales - including sales process design, sales performance, and sales coaching.

He strongly believes that whether we work in the public or private sector; whether our organisation is commercial or non-commercial; that we are all in sales. His favourite quote, which has become his maxim, is from Robert Louis Stevenson - ‘Everything in live is selling’. He has spoken at numerous conferences and seminars where his style has received popular acclaim for a speaker with a passion for life, and achievement.

He is Managing Director of Business & Training Solutions Ltd - a sales consultancy based in Ireland and the UK. He can be contacted at frank@btsolutions.ie. 28 Rye Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire. 0044 (0)1295250247

One of the biggest mistakes people make when selling for sale by owner (FSBO) is underestimating the home selling process. Everybody knows how the FSBO game gets played: You sign up with a FSBO magazine, you submit a photo of your home, they run your ad in their magazine, give you a yard sign and away you go with whatever ideas you have to self-sell. And for many that’s where the fun stops and the problems begin. Why? Because selling a home is a marketing problem coupled with fundamental technical problems many self-sellers never consider. Can you sell your own home? The short answer is yes. However it is a good idea to wrap your mind around a few issues before leaping into self-selling. A home is just a product and there are many competing products for sale on the market all the time. Most homes that are for sale tend to be listed with real estate companies who have name recognition, market share, large advertising budgets, business relationships with mortgage lenders and trained agents to represent those homes, hold open houses, and finagle with prospects. Agents have some level of experience dealing with people, overcoming objections, selling and closing the deal. These are important marketing assets and resources most self-sellers lack.

Remember a home is just a product and every product launch must be rolled out with a marketing plan that includes advertising, promotion and sales representation. There are many different and cost effective ways for self-sellers to roll out their home for sale but a detailed explanation of that topic is outside the scope of this article. What is important to understand is that, as a home seller you cannot stand alone on an island and think you can do it all yourself. And here is just one example of where you are going to need help.

1. Who is going to pre-qualify your buyer before you enter into a purchase contract with them?

As a self-seller this is one of the biggest “technical problems” mentioned earlier. Why? Because it makes no sense to enter into a purchase offer with unqualified buyers and unless you are a loan officer or have relationships with a couple loan officers or know how to pre-qualify people according to mortgage lending standards, you are accepting offers from people blindly. Accepting offers from people blindly is risky business which can tie up your property for a long time waiting to find out that your buyer is a financial dud. So what do you do? The answer is simpletalk to a few mortgage lenders in your area and develop a relationship with them to pre-qualify your buyers BEFORE you enter into legally binding contracts with them. You need loan officers from 2-3 mortgage companies and maybe a banker or two. Loan officers who work for mortgage companies will be more inclined to help you deal with buyers because that helps them develop a relationship with the buyer/borrower which increases the probability they will get to finance the home loan. Why is this important? Because mortgage loan officers are on a commission and they eat when they close loans. So mortgage loan officers will be enthusiastic about qualifying your potential home buyers. The reason you want a bank or two to be available is for your more upscale buyers who prefer to get a home loan at a bank rather than a mortgage company although there is really little difference today. Many times loan officers are willing to meet your prospective home buyer at their office, at your home or at the buyers place of residence. And when you are selling a home the more service you can offer your prospect the better.

This bit of insight is just one little glimpse into the information you will find in our real estate kit called “Everything A Real Estate Agent Doesn’t Want A Home Seller To Know.” The kit is very cool because it teaches you how to set up a mastermind group to help you sell your home for free. It gives you the complete marketing plan to effectively roll out your home for sale by owner with all the forms you will ever need to sell, sell, and sell. And, if you so choose, it shows you how to list your home with a real estate company in the most intelligent manner so that you dominate the home selling process, reduce commissions, reduce selling time and save money. It’s the smartest investment a homeowner can make and it is available at our website.

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James W. Hart, IV
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Yes, collectibles! Collectibles are where eBay started, and
they’re still one of its biggest areas - however much they might
want you to believe they’re not. eBay’s most hardcore and
long-time users are almost all collectors of something or other
- it is quite common to post what you think is a mundane item,
only to have collectors suddenly go to war over it because it is
somehow linked to something they collect.

Collectors are the people on eBay who really do pay top-dollar
for things that seem like junk to you and I - not to mention to
the people you’ll be getting your stock from! That’s why you can
make so much profit on collectibles. Here are a few tips.

Go to people’s homes. People’s homes are full of things that
someone out there collects - they are the best and cheapest
source of collectibles out there. Sure, you might find something
if you hang around at enough garage sales, but you’d have
competition. Getting invited to people’s homes to look around
should be a dream for you, and one you’re doing your best to
make a reality.

Buy on other auction sites. You’ll be surprised how much money
you can make if you buy the collectibles that people sell on
smaller auction sites like Yahoo Auctions, and then list it on
eBay. These sellers will often be perfectly knowledgeable about
their item, but simply getting a lower price because they serve
a smaller marketplace. Sometimes you can almost double your
money.

List in non-collectible categories. If your collectible doesn’t
have a category of its own under ‘collectibles’, you might
prefer to list it in a category that has something to do with
the item but nothing to do with collecting. What you will often
find is that people browsing a category for their favourite
thing will pay more for your collectible than actual collectors
would.

Do lots of research. Never list something you think might be
valuable without searching and searching to dig up every piece
of information you can on it. Everything you find out is likely
to be useful when you come to list it.

List every tiny, tiny detail. Remember that collectors really
care about the most seemingly insignificant things. An item from
one year can be worth thousands while the one from the year
before is near-worthless, or an item that is one shade of a
colour can be worth far more than one of a subtly different
shade. It’s not worth puzzling over and it’s not worth trying to
pass your items off as something they’re not - just make sure
you put absolutely everything you know in the description.

When you are listing items that require close research and
description down to the tiniest detail, however, don’t be
tempted to steal someone else’s work! Whatever you do, don’t
take another seller’s description and try to pass it off as your
own, as this could have all sorts of consequences for you. Our
next email gives you a guide to eBay’s policy on ‘description
theft’.

With the urban rich adopting the attitude, “have money - will spend,” premium luxury brands are making a beeline for the high-end segment. Ladies are increasingly investing in fashion accessories, particularly designer handbags.

With an increase in disposable income, the potential is enormous. The biggest draw, though, is what the industry terms the image factor. Brand image has different connotations for different people. For young, it’s being “in”; for the upper middle-class segment, it’s creating pockets of wealth in their lives; and for the affluent, it’s an assertion of their class.

“When we establish a physical presence in any country, our target is long-term success, and not immediate returns; but we usually develop a strong customer base within a short time,” comments Prasanna Bhaskar, Retail Manager, Louis Vuitton. “About 300 Suhali Goat Leather Handbags priced at $2,893.96 were dispatched to a burgeoning market like India, but it turned out to be a gross underestimate of the demand; the entire collection sold out within two months.” Bhaskar attributes this to the desire to associate with a well-known, high-end brand.

Another hot seller is a Marc Jacobs Quilted Venetia handbag in vintage-inspired quilted leather. Priced at $1,200.00, the leather is complemented by brass hardware and luxe-suede interiors. The young at heart are snapping up Marc Jacobs Quilted Denim Large Hobo Banana priced at $875.00. Everything about this Italian hobo, from the chunky brass straps to the slant zip pockets, makes it irresistible; the quilted denim is teamed with topstitched leather and signature hardware. Prada Lock Tote is in demand, too, and is characterized by antique leather trim, front flap, signature lock closure, and magnetic-snap front pockets.

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There is something quite magical about painting outdoors. I feel
comfortably secluded with nature having an almost spiritual
connection when I paint a landscape. Landscape painting is a
passion of mine. I would like to share some tips and techniques
that I have become accustomed to using over the years.

My first bit of advice - try not to get overwhelmed by the scene
in front of you. I recall when I first began painting
landscapes; I tried to copy everything exactly as I saw it. I
tried to squeeze in every detail, paint every leaf, branch, and
blade of grass. You will go crazy approaching a landscape this
way. Try and paint your own impression of what you see and not a
copy of it. Squint your eyes and see the landscape as a series
of shapes, lights and darks, as opposed to seeing every detail.
You can accomplish some amazing things that you never thought
were inside if you just relax and let the painter inside come to
the surface.

Painting on location is certainly a beautiful experience, but
remember that you have to paint quite fast as the lighting will
change quickly. Begin your painting with a larger brush so you
are not focusing on detail at this stage.

Try toning your canvas with acrylic paint first before applying
your oil paint. I find starting a landscape with toned ground
makes it easier to judge values. You can also let some of that
underpainting show through in some areas of your painting for an
interesting effect.

Creating the illusion of depth or distance in your paintings can
be accomplished using different techniques. You can adjust your
colors by making them cooler and less intense for the distant
objects, warmer and more intense for closer objects. Reduce the
size of objects as they recede. You can also take away details
and sharp edges to make objects appear more distant.

You should have a focal point, otherwise known as “center of
interest” in your painting. All other objects in your painting
should not compete with your focal point and should serve to
draw the viewer to your center of interest.

Instead of jumping right for the paint, use a pencil and paper
instead. Drawing is great practice. When I am drawing, I am more
relaxed and intimate with the scene. I am training myself to see
the various lights and darks of the scene without the use of
color.

Bring only those items that you know you will need and use. When
you focus too much of your time on lugging around unwanted
materials, it takes away from the enjoyment of what you came
there to do, paint!

Painting clouds appears to be one of the bigger challenges for
beginners; I know it was for me. What I mentioned in the
beginning about trying not to paint every detail applies to
clouds as well. Clouds are three-dimensional objects made up of
water and ice particles that reflect light so the color of your
clouds will vary depending on the weather and lighting
conditions. Remember general perspective rules when painting
clouds. Clouds closer to you will generally be more detailed. As
they recede into the distance they begin to lose detail and get
smaller in size. Pay special attention to the edges of the
clouds as sharp edges advance while smooth edges recede.

Make your composition as interesting as possible by balancing
positive and negative space in your painting. The negative space
is what surrounds your objects or positive space. The negative
space is just as important as the positive space. Do not neglect
the negative space, but at the same time, do not let it dominate
your composition.

I hope this article on landscape painting tips was helpful. Just
relax, let go and most importantly enjoy yourself!

A cookie gift bouquet makes a great surprise treat for anyone who likes cookies. It can be as simple or intricate as you’d like, depending on your abilities and time. You can even create personalized cookies to make your gift more memorable. A cookie gift bouquet makes a great project with the kids for a special occasion (Father’s Day, Birthday, Grandparents gift, etc.).

The first thing you’ll need for your bouquet is a mug. It is best to use a standard ceramic mug with a solid base. You can either purchase a new mug for your occasion or use your gift recipient’s favorite coffee mug for a special treat. Buy a small piece of floral foam, available at most craft stores, and cut the foam in the shape of cylinder to fit in the mug. It should be snug, but you shouldn’t have to force the foam into the mug. Cut the foam to be about an inch shorter than the height of the mug. Place some color-coordinated shred in the mug and stuff it around the cracks of the foam so that it remains in place.

The next step is to bake some cookies for your bouquet. If you are pressed for time or not a great baker, buy some fresh cookies at a local bakery in your recipient’s favorite flavors. Depending on the size of the cookies, 3 to 6 will likely be plenty. Wrap each cookie in colored plastic wrap to match your gift theme. Attach wooden bamboo skewers to the back of each cookie using clear tape.

If you have time, and are a little more daring, you can try to make a decorated cookie gift bouquet. For this bouquet, you will use sugar cookie dough. However, you will need to attach the bamboo skewers to the cookie dough before baking the cookies. The cookies should be at least twice as thick as the diameter of the skewer. Once you have made your cookie shapes, carefully insert the skewer from the bottom of your design so the skewer is about one-third of the way into the cookie. Because these cookies need to be thicker, you may have to adjust your cooking time and temperature from what you normally use. Once the cookies are cooled, it is time for cookie decorating. If the kids are helping, this is a great project for them. Use decorative icing to write personal messages on the cookies, or coat with icing and then press candies, sprinkles, etc. into the iced cookies. Bake a few extra cookies and let the kids pick out their favorites when you’re done decorating them. It is best not to wrap the decorated cookies in plastic because the icing may be ruined. If you are not assembling your bouquet right away, put the cookies in an airtight container to keep fresh until you are ready.

To finish your bouquet, all you need to do is carefully push the wooden skewers into the floral foam. You may need to trim the skewers to make them the right height. Make each cookie a different height for the best presentation. Attach a small bow to the mug and you’re all done. Whatever the occasion, your recipient will love to receive your home made cookie gift bouquet!

Bill Smith is the owner of Gourmet-Cookie-Bouquets. Visit us online the next time you want to send a unique and memorable cookie gift. http://www.gourmet-cookie-bouquets.com has hundreds of cookie baskets, bouquets, tins and more for any occasion or holiday.

Jeff Maziarek has written an incredibly simple, yet all-encompassing, book about spirituality. “Spirituality Simplified” (ISBN 0974484105) is easy to read and extremely well organized. It touches upon a number of major components of spirituality, and not only addresses them in the book, but recommends other sources for further reading about each of these topics. Each chapter ends with a summary which is very helpful in pulling together all of the basic information in one chapter before moving onto the next.

“Spirituality Simplified” is simply written, yet contains a wealth of information that is usually impossible to find in a book so easy to read. Maziarek interweaves his personal thoughts and experiences with quotes from a variety of sources, as well as friendly narrative that is never once condescending or intimidating.

I personally found it enlightening, and never once felt “preached to”.

Maziarek has found a way to tackle what could be a sensitive topic with grace and respect, and has written a book that is appropriate for everyone. This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in exploring spirituality, and I would highly recommend it, whether you are a novice to the idea of spirituality, or have been exploring spirituality for some time.

Danielle Feleciano is a reviewer for Reader Views, a book review service http://www.readerviews.com

People used to question the nutritional effects of barbecuing because they were concerned about the fat content of traditional barbecue fare like hot dogs and hamburgers. That concern is valid, but it’s easily avoided by substituting skinless chicken and fish.

Unfortunately, researchers say there is still another concern about the health impact of barbecuing any animal meats; when they are cooked in the intense heat of the barbecue, substances are formed that have been clearly shown to be carcinogens (substances that can start the development of cancer). And these substances develop regardless of whether low-fat or high-fat, red meat or white meat is on the grill.

In a landmark report on diet and cancer risk, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) notes that as meat - red or white - is cooked, natural substances that it contains react under intense heat to form compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs) that have been linked with increased cancer risk in some animal studies. The longer the cooking time and higher the temperature, the more these carcinogenic substances formed.

Studies in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute have shown that people who frequently eat heavily browned or very well done meat are three to five times more likely to develop breast, colon and stomach cancer than those who eat it less often. Studies of rodents demonstrated that these HCAs are distributed to mammary (breast) tissue and cause changes in a cell’s genetic material. However, we don’t have proof that this process occurs in people.

Does this mean that if you care about your health you must banish the grill? Not necessarily. Researchers note that how people barbecue affects the risks. For example, marinating meat or poultry even briefly before cooking reduces the amount of HCAs formed by about 96 percent. Partially pre-cooking meat for two minutes in the microwave just before grilling prevents 90 percent of the HCAs normally formed.

Avoid the black char that often forms during grilling, since it is particularly concentrated in cancer-causing substances. Other carcinogens of concern come from the smoke. You can limit the meat’s contact with smoke and decrease this risk if you raise the grill a little higher from the heat and choose leaner meats and trim all visible fat so it can’t drip and cause smoking. Placing food in a foil packet also prevents smoking.

The rest of your meal can reduce the risks of grilling as well. Antioxidant vitamins and phytochemicals in fruits, vegetables and soy foods seem to block some of the damage HCAs do to cells. Studies from Oregon State University demonstrate that substances in tea increase the body’s ability to detoxify and excrete HCA before they do their damage.

Look at the overall balance of your meal. AICR recommends that at any meal, animal protein like meat, poultry and seafood should occupy no more than a third of your plate. And that’s especially true when it’s grilled. By limiting your meat portion, you limit your exposure to HCAs and other carcinogens. And by enjoying a healthy portion of fruits, vegetables and whole grains, you get loads of cancer-fighting, health-promoting nutrients and phytochemicals. If you want to grill some of these veggies, that’s no problem, since the HCA reaction occurs only in foods with animal protein.

Christopher Guerriero, is the founder of the National Metabolic & Longevity Research Center and a best-selling author, speaker, and coach to millions. He is creator of the award-winning ‘Maximize Your Metabolism’ system. To learn more about this step-by-step program, and to sign up for FREE how-to articles and FREE teleseminars, visit: Maximize Your Metabolism