Grilling is a great way to cook healthy meals and get you swimsuit ready. The grilling process of meats, seafood and chicken causes excess fats to melt and drip away, reducing calories yet maintaining flavor. Other cooking methods can cause the fats to reabsorb into the meat. Grilling seals in those flavorful juices, vitamins, minerals and leaves you with a delicious lower calorie option for mealtime. Avoid charring foods, specifically meats, on the grill by continuously turning them over. Charring foods form certain chemical compounds that have been associated with a higher risk of cancer. Avoid exposure to harmful bacteria that could cause food-borne illnesses by using a meat thermometer to ensure foods are cooked to the proper internal temperature (165°F for poultry, 155 – 160°F for beef and other meats and 145°F for fish).
After grilling your favorite protein, add fresh vegetables to the grill for a touch of smokey flavor. You can even add some fruit to the grill for a low-calorie dessert.
IMPORTANT: Just because you’re grilling, don’t forget proper portion sizes.
FOOD THAT’S EVEN BETTER ON THE GRILL
- Steaks of any kind
- Brisket
- Burgers
- Lamb Chops
- Hot dogs & Hot Links
- Lobster
- Shrimp
- Any Fish
- Chicken
- Ribs
- Corn on Cob
- Asparagus
- Zucchini
- And more…
