DID YOU KNOW….. ?????
Use Leaner Meats
Did you know…
A 3 ounce serving of beef short ribs is 251 calories and has 15.4 grams of fat?
Just one ounce of pork ribs per ounce is 103 calories and has 8.4 grams of fat?
A single hot dog ranges between 170 -280 calories and has between 12 to 17 grams of fat?
One way to make your steaks, burgers, chicken and hot dogs healthier while barbecuing them is to choose leaner cuts of meat. Choose top sirloin steaks and eye round roasts rather than rib eyes and T-bone steaks. Purchase ground beef labeled "extra lean" or "lean." While these choices are more expensive, they’re better for you. When cooking burgers and hot dogs, consider ones made from turkey meat rather than beef or at least find ones that are labled "low fat" or "lean". They taste about the same and are healthier. Choose chicken breasts rather than thighs and choose boneless, skinless varieties that also have less fat. Rather than grilling meat or for those who are not big meat people, try seafood grilled for a healthy alternative.
Watch Your Side Dishes
Did you know…
A half cup serving of potato salad ranges between 150-210 calories, and eight to 12 grams of fat?
A half cup serving of macaroni salad ranges between 260-360 calories and 15-25 grams of fat?
A half cup serving of coleslaw ranges between 150-190 calories with up to 18 grams of fat?
A half cup serving of baked beans ranges between 160-231 calories?
Nothing goes better with barbecues than potato salad, french fries, chips or macaroni salad. But, those side dishes aren’t very healthy. Replace them with fruit or vegetable salads. Grill vegetables on the grill with the meat and serve those on the side. Choose healthy, fruit-based desserts rather than heavy cakes and pies. In addition, if serving hamburgers, watch your garnishes. Try to avoid cheeses and mayonnaise if possible.
June 23, 2009 at 9:51 pm
Coleslaw is just nasty anyway! Do people really still eat coleslaw?
And you know, at the end of the day, it is very hard to beat grilled flank steak and a baked sweet potato….Crap, I’m drooling!
June 24, 2009 at 11:50 am
right on shan. ans as i have learned the hard way, buy ground turkey BREAST, not just ground turkey. "ground turkey" is a very general term.
June 30, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I had grilled flank steak and roasted sweet potato fries just last night. Mmm…now I’m hungry, too!