Pleasant weather always draws people outside, and here in Texas we’ve got plenty of that! What better way to celebrate and prepare for the season than with healthy grilling tips?
Most of us know to choose grilled foods over fried foods because of lower fat content, but some grilled foods are still high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Barbecues are notorious for potato salads, chips, hot dogs, and other high-calorie foods. When choosing proteins to grill, choose lean cuts like top sirloin steak, chicken breast or pork tenderloin. If you choose to indulge, it might be helpful to recall the tips we’ve discussed before, such as eat small portions and balance food intake with activity. Now, back to grilling.
Learn how to prepare your grill in this quick video as Julie Gardner with AgriLife Extension and Roger Hall from the Texas Beef Council share tips for cooking the perfect steak.
One purpose of National Nutrition Month is to encourage people to be mindful of what foods they are consuming. Think about this for a minute. Do we take the time to think about foods we eat as energy for our body? Or, do we just eat food because we are in a hurry? This month start working on a “healthy” relationship with food and be mindful of what you are putting in your body.
spoons. Too much sodium in the diet can affect blood pressure.
