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Back on Track: Grill Veggies For the Week
Summer weather is winding down, so it's time to grill as much as you can before it gets too chilly. Since I don't always have time to light up the grill after work, I like to grill up a bunch of veggies on Sunday so I'll have extra for the week. They taste great on their own, mixed with pasta, as a pizza topping, or in a sandwich.
Healthy BBQ - Grilled Veggies
BBQs aren't just about hot dogs and hamburgers - oh no. When you start grilling veggies, your BBQ options become endless.
Here are some tips for grilling vegetables:
- First off you've got to get yourself a Stainless Steel Grill Wok Topper like this one ($24.99).
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Healthy BBQ Options
Nothing says Memorial Day like a backyard BBQ. So if you are firing up the grill here are some healthy options for you to consider.
Don't forget your veggies.
Veggie Burger Breakdown
If you're watching your saturated fat and cholesterol intake, veggie burgers are a great option when grilling. According to my burger poll, many of you actually prefer them. There are so many different brands and flavors out there now, the selection can be a little overwhelming.
You Asked: Same Thing For Breakfast and Lunch Every Day?
Dear Fit,
For a few months now, I've been eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch every day. For breakfast, I eat Greek yogurt with half a cup mixed fruit and a cup of high fiber cereal. For lunch, I eat a big salad, topped with some kind of lean protein like grilled chicken, fish, or tofu.
How to Build a Better Burrito
If you've taken my Chipotle burrito quiz, you know that these simple Mexican wraps can contain some very serious calories.
It's easier to eat smart when making burritos at home, but what about when eating out? By making a few smart choices at the burrito counter, you can make your meal lower in calories and fat and better for you overall.
Barbecue Food Breakdown
This Fourth of July, you're most likely going to at least one barbecue if not two. Before you eat one of every grilled item offered, you should know the nutritional info of your basic barbecue fare. The numbers may surprise you.
Tips For Veggie Haters
Our moms didn't push vegetables on us for nothing. They knew that not only are veggies like carrots, Brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, but they're also low in calories and fat. These days, rather than avoiding them, I crave veggies because I realize how much better I feel after a meal of salad versus a huge bowl of fettuccine alfredo.
7 Food Safety Tips For the Fourth of July
Fourth of July is all fun and games — until someone gets food poisoning! OK, while that may not be your biggest concern this holiday, don't forget food safety when making salads and moving meat from the kitchen to the 'cue. Here are a few important rules to remember.
Beat the Heat: Cooling Foods
As temperatures rise, you can always try noshing on some foods to help you keep your cool. Along with heat and humidity, Summer brings an abundance of fruits and veggies considered cooling foods.
While working toward meeting your five daily servings of produce, try these foods to help you beat the heat from the inside out.
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