| Many of us enjoy summer barbeques. For some, | | | | sausages, and steaks. All of these choices go |
| this event is a yearly summer tradition where the | | | | completely against a slim waist. So what can you |
| entire family gets together. However, an | | | | place on the grill so that you don't feel guilty |
| important thing to remember during these | | | | about abandoning your diet? Some great |
| particular events is that majority of the foods we | | | | alternatives include skinless chicken breast, fresh |
| consume are laden with calories and unwanted | | | | fish, pork tenderloin and fresh veggies. Your meal |
| fats. So what can you do in order to make the | | | | will still be delicious but your calorie intake will be |
| next backyard barbecue a low calorie fest? | | | | cut in half. |
| Let's start with appetizers. At a regular calorific | | | | Dessert is one of the most exciting parts of a |
| barbecue, some of the items we may see on the | | | | barbecue, especially for the kids. However, your |
| picnic table include salty chips, creamy dips, and | | | | kids have a higher chance of burning off those |
| fried finger foods. Although all of these snacks are | | | | calories during a barbecue. Some great |
| delicious, they can sure help you pack on the | | | | alternatives for those of us with a slower |
| pounds. So instead of these greasy entrees try | | | | metabolism include watermelon wedges, chilled |
| to cut up some fresh veggies or create your | | | | fruit medley or a low calorie gelatin snack. Who |
| own garden fresh salsa or low calorie dips. Simply | | | | knows, maybe even the kids will love a cool |
| make your dip with low calorie ingredients and opt | | | | watermelon wedge on a hot summer day. These |
| for baked chips instead of their greasy | | | | are just a few ideas towards a low calorie |
| counterparts. As for the grill part of the meal, | | | | barbecue. |
| most popular items include hamburgers, fatty | | | | |