The warm weather is finally here and barbecuing season is on its way. A fun and healthy Memorial Day BBQ is just what you need to kick off the summer season. 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 2014 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 difference in calories
4 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
4-ounces serving of salmon contains just 150 calories and the best fat for us
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!
