Is Charcoal BBQ Good Or Bad For You?

Wanting to open a can of worm, are you? The question is, is charcoal grilling/smoking hazardous to your health?

The short answer is yes… but then again, most things are done in excess harm to our health, including drinking too much water. It should not pose any long-lasting effects if done occasionally as a treat. Just like eating dessert, done in moderation, your body should be able to deal with it.

What are the dangers of eating BBQ food?

  • High temperatures of meat cooking have been linked to cancer in some cases (not just charcoal cooking).
  • Overeating meat (red meat in particular) has been linked to cancer and other diseases.
  • Smoke from charcoal can be carcinogenic if overeaten of it.
  • Eating processed meat in particular (hot dogs, sausages) is linked to cancer.

Do you see a pattern here?

  1. Too much of anything is not good for you.
  2. If you are worried about cancer or have cancer, you should limit your intake of meat and charcoal grilling.

How can you reduce the health risks associated with grilling?

  • Cut back on grilling red meat and processed meat.
  • Grill more vegetables.
  • Grill at lower temperatures and don’t char meat.
  • Marinate meat for at least 30 minutes (it reduces the formation of hydrocarbons).
  • Cut the fat off your meat.

If you think of grilling and smoking a bit like dessert, it will typically be a treat you enjoy from time to time. But not necessarily with every meal.

Below is a list of fireplace and grill stores that service Quebec (QC)

Bonaventure, QC

Marcel Dionne et fils Inc
338, av de Port-Royal Ouest,
Bonaventure, QC G0C 1E0

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Delson, QC

Agrémat – Espace chaleur
188, ch. St-François Xavier
Delson, QC J5B 1X9

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Gatineau, QC

Au Centre Du Foyer De L'Outaouais
1193 Boul St-Joseph
Gatineau, QC J8Z 2C3

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Laval, QC

Montréal Brique et Pierre
1070 Montée Masson
Laval, QC H7C 2R2

Longueuil, QC

Boutique Chaleur
620 Boul Therrien
Longueuil, QC J4H 3V9

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Mirabel, QC

Agrémat
13755 Rue de la Chapelle
Mirabel, QC J7J2C9

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Quebec City, QC

Maconnex
5690 Boulevard Pierre-Bertrand Nord
Quebec City, QC G2J 1B7

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Rimouski, QC

Marcel Dionne et fils Inc
905 Lausanne
Rimouski, QC G5L 8Y9

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Saguenay, QC

Maconnex
2223, boulevard Saint-Paul
Saguenay, QC G7K 1E5

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Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC

Montréal Brique et Pierre
77 boul. Sir Wilfrid-Laurier
Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC J3N 1M2

Saint-Eustache, QC

Montréal Brique et Pierre
28 Boul. Industriel
Saint-Eustache, QC J7R 5C1

Saint-Eustache, QC

Les Foyers Mirabel
415 avenue mathers
Saint-Eustache, QC J7P 4C1

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Saint-Hubert, QC

Montréal Brique et Pierre
3170 rue Harvey
Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 3T6

Saint-Isidore, QC

Maconnex
2036, chemin de la Riviere
Saint-Isidore, QC G0S 2S0

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Saint-Lazare, QC

Montréal Brique et Pierre
550 Route Cité des Jeunes
Saint-Lazare, QC J7T2A7

Sherbrooke, QC

Maconnex
69, chemin Godin
Sherbrooke, QC J1R 0S6

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St-Bruno de Montarville, QC

Les Foyers et Cheminees Piermon Inc
2193 Boul Sir Wilfrid Laurier
St-Bruno de Montarville, QC J3V 4P6

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St-Charles Borromee, QC

Maison Chaleur et Confort
1060 Visitation
St-Charles Borromee, QC J6E 7Y8

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St-Georges, QC

Busque et Cie
2271, 90e Rue
St-Georges, QC G5Y 7B6

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St-Hyacinthe, QC

Boutique du Foyer St-Hyacinthe inc.
1100 des Cascades
St-Hyacinthe, QC J2S 3G8

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St-Jean sur Richelieu, QC

Propane Beauchemin
775 rue Gaudette
St-Jean sur Richelieu, QC J3B7S7

Trois-Rivieres, QC

Boutique Chaleur
1015 boulevard Thibeau Nord
Trois-Rivieres, QC G8T 7B3

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Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Foyer Gaz
401 boul. Harwood, local 12b
Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC J7V 7W1


For more information, contact your local fireplace and grill store.

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