Summertime means grilling time! Time with family and friends and time to enjoy delicious foods. There are all kinds of tasty foods to grill up, plus those sides, desserts and drinks that round out the meal. The American Heart Association wants you to keep these important tips in mind to help you grill “fat-sensibly” through the summer season.
- Go for grilled fish more often. The healthiest types include salmon, trout and herring, which are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
- Buy chicken breasts – and remember to remove the skin before eating – instead of the fattier dark meat (legs and thighs). Or try grilling up chicken or turkey burgers using breast meat, and add diced onions for another layer of flavor.
- Drink water or diet soda. Regular sodas are loaded with sugars and calories.
- Go green… and red, orange, yellow, purple and more. Serve green leafy salads or grilled vegetables.
- Try grilling fruits like pineapple slices, nectarines, peaches or plums – the natural sugars caramelize with the heat and give them great flavor. Fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber – and they’re low in calories.
- Multi-task with one bottle… Use reduced-fat, low-fat, light or no-fat salad dressings (if you need to limit your calories) on salads, for dips or as marinades.
- Watch the salt – cut back on salty seasonings and condiments like teriyaki, soy and barbecue sauce.
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