9 Tips to Grill Healthy
Use these tips to grill healthy foods that are safe, nutritious, and flavorful all summer long.
1. Select the right protein.
Healthier protein choices include skinless poultry, fish, lean red meat, and lean pork.
All visible fat should be trimmed prior to grilling.
Select cuts of meat that are labeled loin, round, choice or select. You may also use leaner group chicken or turkey in place of traditional red meat burgers.
Avoid prime grade beef which has more marbling (i.e. fat).
Use a rack so fat drips away from food.
2. Make grilled fish a regular part of your summer.
Fish is rich in heart healthy omega-3’s.
Healthy types of fish include salmon, trout, and herring.
3. Use the right seasonings and sauces.
Marinate meats, poultry, and fish for amazing flavor, low salt flavor.
Use ~ 1/2 cup of marinade or a tablespoon of spice rub per pound of meat.
Use spices, such as chili powder, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, paprika, or rosemary. Avoid salty seasonings like teriyaki, barbecue, and soy sauce.
DO NOT REUSE MARINADE FROM RAW MEAT.
