Given that the holiday weekend is here, dedicated and focused clients inquired about healthy BBQ options. I recall I did a quickie blog about this around the same time last year.
There's no need to re-invent the wheel. So, here's the short blog with a few additional tips.
Here's your Traditional BBQ feast
• Cheeseburger w/mayo and pickles on white bun
• 1 beef/pork sausage
• Large scoop macaroni salad
• Handful of barbecue chips
• Glass of lemonade
• 2 """light""" beers
• Blueberry pie a la mode
3000-6000 calories, min.65 grams of fat, max 5-10 grams of fiber and a heart attack waiting to happen.
Lets get rid of fatty steaks, ribs, and chicken wings
Instead choose:
• Skinless chicken breasts
• Chicken/fish-vegetable kabobs
• Fish (wild salmon, halibut, shrimp)
LOSE calorie-laden side dishes (full-fat macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw, chips)
Instead choose:
• Grilled vegetables (anything goes: zucchini, red pepper, portabella mushrooms)
• Sweet potatoes and white potatoes
• Corn on the cob
And if you must have the chips, go for healthier varieties:
• Baked BBQ Lays
• Terra vegetable chips
• Stacy’s pita chips
• Flat Earth Fruit/Veggie crisps
Instead let's go for a healthier and leaner BBQ feast
• Turkey burger or veggie burger w/romaine lettuce, onions, cucumbers with reduced-fat cheese on whole-wheat bun
• 1 chicken sausage
• Grilled tofu or seitan
• Grilled veggies (zucchini, portabella mushrooms, red peppers, corn)
• Baked sweet potato
• Bottled water
• Italian ice pop
• Watermelon, watermelon and watermelon
750-1500 calories, min. amount of fat, lean protein, and tons of fiber to keep you feeling full.
Enjoy your holiday!
Yours in health,
Marcus
P.S. If you decide to drink alcohol/empty calories be sure to increase your cardio intake as well. For every 8oz of alcohol consumed that's an additional 20 minutes (boosted from 10 minutes) of intense cardio. 3 drinks = 60 minutes.
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