Take low-calorie diet foods to new heights at your next cookout. The experts at Weight Success Centers™ are kicking off summer with outdoor cooking tips to prepare flavorful meals with fewer calories.
Choose Lean Proteins for Healthy Grilling
For starters, know which lean proteins to choose and which meats to avoid for healthy grilling. Beware of meats loaded with saturated fat and excess calories, such as highly processed hot dogs, hamburgers, and fatty pork cuts. There are healthier ways to satisfy those barbeque cravings. Try getting a taste of these low-calorie diet foods and lean proteins:
-Grilled Seafood: Enjoy the benefits of lean proteins and nutrients by grilling seafood. Depending on your tastes, options include salmon, snapper, swordfish, seabass, tuna, grouper, mahi-mahi, and more.
-Meat Alternatives: There is no shortage of juicy meat alternatives for grilling. Bean burgers, veggie dogs, portabella mushrooms, and low-calorie diet foods like tofu products are low-fat ways to savor the barbequed flavors of summer.
-Lean Meats: If you do choose meat, opt for leaner meats like skinless chicken, turkey, sirloin, or tenderloin. Importantly, be sure to trim any noticeable fat and allow fat to drip off when cooking. This will help cut calories in meals at your next cookout.
Swap in Healthy Sides instead of High-Calorie Foods
As a side note, diet management also involves avoiding high-calorie sides. Processed potato chips, creamy side-dishes, and condiments like mayonnaise are loaded with hidden calories and fat.
Also, instead of a bun, try enjoying your lean proteins on a crisp bed of spinach or arugula. Other tips for healthy meals include:
-Grilled Vegetables: Replace the chips with grilled potatoes for your spuds. Grilling adds amazing flavor to seasoned veggies. Use a grill basket or a skewer when grilling sliced vegetables like zucchini, squash, eggplant, radicchio, or mushrooms.
-Grilled Fruits: Much like veggies, grilling enhances the taste of certain fruits. Top picks for a barbeque or summer cookout include grilled watermelon, pineapple slices, and mangos.
-Scrumptious Seasonings: Instead of high-calorie condiments, opt for extra virgin olive oil with exotic spices or herbs. Also, our experts often suggest healthy recipes for citrus glazes and fresh salsas.
Are you ready to try a low-calorie diet that is high in flavor this summer? Contact one of our Weight Success Centers™ near you for a personalized consultation, recipes, and meal planning.
