Cut the Calories at Your Next Barbecue
For many of us, summer is all about barbecuing. You've probably been to several BBQ's already and summer's just getting started.
I love a good BBQ as much as the next girl, but all that food can really do a number on your waistline. -- So for easy ways to cut out a few calories at your next barbecue, all while still getting to enjoy the food you love read more
| If you do this... | Then you can subtract this... |
|---|---|
| Snack on pretzels instead of potato chips | 70 calories |
| Feast on cut veggies, skip the ranch dip | 120 calories |
| Skip the cheese portion of a cheeseburger, opt to top your burger with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, etc. | 100 calories |
| Load up on salads, just not the croutons | 100 calories |
| Drink wine or light beer instead of frozen blended drinks like margaritas and pina coladas | 50-100 calories |
| Skip granny's potato salad -- Opt for healthier sides such as corn on the cob | 70 calories |
| Eat ice cream from a small cup -- Leave the waffle cones (and the mess) for the kids | 90 calories |
| Have one s'more instead of two | 200 calories |
Fit's Tip: If you're heading to a friends for a summer barbecue, offer to bring something. This way you know there will be at least on thing healthy on the menu.
