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Therefore, as already mentioned, the chosen cooking method is very important. Limit cooking methods that burn meat (such as “grilling”) and, more generally, all high temperature cooking (such as “frying”) to avoid the formation of substances recognised as harmful to health. Furthermore, since pork is particularly subject to parasites and bacterial contamination, it is best to consume it after careful and complete cooking. CHALLENGE: Not all the iron contained in meat is available and easily assimilated.. SKILL: The bioavailability of the iron contained in red meats is very high, but only part of it is assimilated by the body. Try consuming meat with vitamin C-rich foods such as broccoli, tomatoes and citrus fruits. In addition to helping you reduce any added salt, by improving taste, they facilitate the absorption of iron. CHALLENGE: Meats can be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens.. SKILL: The correct manipulation and cooking of meat at home reduces the risk of contamination. It is important to follow good hygiene practices when preparing and storing meat, both at home and away. Therefore: 1 | Keep meat in the fridge before cooking it 2 | Wash your hands before handling it 3 | Keep the used surfaces and utensils clean 4 | Avoid contact between raw and cooked food 5 | Wash your hands also after handling raw meat. To better deal with the challenges that red meats can present, we propose a series of strategies to be adopted in the kitchen to make the most of their “super powers”! DISCOVERING RED MEATS LET’S EAT WELL 31