FYI - Protecting from the Dangers of Grilling Protecting Against the Dangers of Grilling Beware the hidden dangers of cooking on the grill. Grilling is a great low fat way to cook, but beware of some hidden dangers.
Grilled foods can contain two groups of carcinogenic compounds.
They are in the smoke that coats the grilled items. They also form directly on food which is charred. I have heard that a diet rich in soluble fibers helps to lower cholesterol. Usually foods have a combination of both soluble and insoluble fiber. However, fruit usually has more pectin and vegetables more cellulose.