Have a Healthy Barbecue in a Snap Eylül 30
One of my favorite parts of summer is the fresh foods that abound from my garden and the farmers' market. On the other end of the dietary spectrum, I'm also a sucker for a good cookout. I've found a way to enjoy both the bountiful produce and my weekly indulgence of a juicy burger. To make your grill session healthier, try these tips:
• Top your burger with a slice of avocado instead of the usual tomato. It is loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, and the combination really satisfies.
• Add a dash of hot sauce in place of ketchup. The spicy stuff contains capsaicin, which makes you feel full faster (in a good way!) and can decrease your appetite.
• Sandwich your patty with a bun sprinkled with sesame seeds; the nutty kernels reduce cholesterol more than any other seed.
• If you want to end your meal with lowfat ice cream, add some fruit. Try antioxidant-packed berries or pineapple to compensate for all the grease!
• Fold 1/8 cup of pureed blueberries into each serving of 1/3 pound lean, ground meat. The fruit will keep the patty moist, add fiber, and provide heart-happy antioxidants.
• Top your burger with a slice of avocado instead of the usual tomato. It is loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, and the combination really satisfies.
• Add a dash of hot sauce in place of ketchup. The spicy stuff contains capsaicin, which makes you feel full faster (in a good way!) and can decrease your appetite.
• Sandwich your patty with a bun sprinkled with sesame seeds; the nutty kernels reduce cholesterol more than any other seed.
• If you want to end your meal with lowfat ice cream, add some fruit. Try antioxidant-packed berries or pineapple to compensate for all the grease!
• Fold 1/8 cup of pureed blueberries into each serving of 1/3 pound lean, ground meat. The fruit will keep the patty moist, add fiber, and provide heart-happy antioxidants.
