Healthy Barbecue Tips 2013!!!
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The warm weather is finally here and barbecuing season is on it's way. We have all worked so hard this year to get in great shape and there is no reason to stop now. Barbecues can be so much fun but can sabotage all our hard work. Here are some tips for the 2013 season:
To add flavor without the extra calories use:
Soy sauce (less-sodium type): 2 tablespoons contain 20 calories
Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons contain 30 calories
Chili sauce: 2 tablespoons contain 40 calories
Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons contain 30 calories
Have lots of veggies to throw on the grill ( marinade in the above one hour before grilling)Use only lean meats, skinless chicken and fish, there can be a huge different in calories4 ounces of roasted chicken breast with skin contains 223 calories 4 ounces of roasted chicken breast without the skin contains 187 calories and half the fat 4-ounce serving of a higher fat steak (Porterhouse), contains 337 calories 4-ounce serving of a leaner steak(sirloin) contains just 240 calories and half the fat Prepare ahead and portion your servings no bigger than 5 ounces per piece
Lastly, have lots of fruit to serve for dessert and be creative:
Fruit Kebobs
Fresh fruit ice pops
Cut up fruit dipped in dark chocolate
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By preparing for your barbecue you can burn up to 100 calories in 38 minutes by chopping and cutting up all the ingredients you need for healthy grilling!!!! Enjoy:)
*based on a 150 pound person
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