3. Barbeque Is Fine And Even Better With Lean Meat.
When you cook using a grill, the fat in the meat naturally drains off and does not stay with the meat. Remember, this does not happen when you cook in a pan. Need any more reason why barbeque is a good way to go this Independence Day?
In addition, if you choose lean meat such as chicken breast or fish, center-cut pork chops, pork tenderloin, flank steak or lean ground beef, or turkey for burger patties, you can
reduce fat even more.
4. Practice Healthy Food Swaps.
Many of the salads at the Independence Day party are mayonnaise-based, which makes them less healthy compared to what you could get using olive oil and vinegar as the dressing.
If you cannot go without mayonnaise, use a light mayonnaise instead of regular mayonnaise. This helps cut down fats and calories without compromising on your choice.
Here are some other healthy food swaps to consider:
- Whole-grain macaroni for regular macaroni
- Fresh fruit juices for soda and other sweetened beverages
- Whole-wheat bun for refined white bread
- Fruit salad for sugary desserts