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Healthy Summer BBQ Food

July 2 2012

The 4th of July starts the summer barbecue season - here are some tips to make sure your barbecue is healthy, as well as delicious:

  • Opt for lower-calorie chicken, turkey hot dogs, and veggie burgers.  Chicken and turkey have fewer calories than beef burgers.  Don't use too much barbecue sauce, it can be full of sugar; or make your own!
  • Make a green salad
  • Grilled fresh corn is a great healthy summer tradition!
  • Use less mayonnaise (or use low-fat mayo) in potato salads and coleslaw.  Substitute nonfat yogurt or sour cream for great taste and fewer calories than full-fat mayo
  • Watermelon makes a tasty and healthy dessert!

Photo courtesy of Domenick Hallau.