By Nicole Ohebshalom, Radiant Living Wellness
This Memorial Day weekend grillers across the country are being dusted off. It's May, the spring season is in full gear and the summer heat is just around the corner. It is the mark of the backyard barbeques and outdoor parties. Vegetarians to omnivores are shopping for just about everything they want to eat. Whether you're grilling a simple dinner on the deck or heading out for a picnic on the beach, everyone wants to serve fresh delicious dishes for their guest and themselves. When I think of fresh tasty foods, clearly one of the first thoughts that come to mind is farmer's market. My local greenmarket, is just blocks away from my apartment (yes, I realize I'm extraordinarily lucky and grateful for it.) I can confidently say that you can't beat the taste, quality and often price of grocery shopping at the greenmarket. It encourages me to taste new things, get creative when cooking and get to know where my food's coming from, always a bonus.
This Memorial Day weekend grillers across the country are being dusted off. It's May, the spring season is in full gear and the summer heat is just around the corner. It is the mark of the backyard barbeques and outdoor parties. Vegetarians to omnivores are shopping for just about everything they want to eat. Whether you're grilling a simple dinner on the deck or heading out for a picnic on the beach, everyone wants to serve fresh delicious dishes for their guest and themselves. When I think of fresh tasty foods, clearly one of the first thoughts that come to mind is farmer's market. My local greenmarket, is just blocks away from my apartment (yes, I realize I'm extraordinarily lucky and grateful for it.) I can confidently say that you can't beat the taste, quality and often price of grocery shopping at the greenmarket. It encourages me to taste new things, get creative when cooking and get to know where my food's coming from, always a bonus.
After walking through the mountains of fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, cheese, whole grain breads, meat, and fish it's time to prepare your grill. The good news is grills aren't just for burgers and dogs. You can grill healthy delicious foods.
Your main dish (listed below) should be tasty and low fat. Marinades are a key to creating healthy grilled meats that everyone will enjoy. It will seal in flavor and give the meat a tangy new flavor.
- Lean Meats: beef tenderloin, extra lean ground beef, or London broil
- Poultry: turkey tenderloin or chicken breast
- Fish: salmon, tilapia or tuna fillets
- Meatless Meals: eggplant or veggie kabobs
Pair your main dish with one or more of the following grilled sides dishes:
- Toasted veggies
- Sweet potatoes
- Fruit Kabobs
Toss those greasy burgers and lump of gloppy potato salad aside. Put a healthy spin on the cookout!
Nicole Ohebshalom, RN,CHHC, AADP
Radiant Living Wellness
Your main dish (listed below) should be tasty and low fat. Marinades are a key to creating healthy grilled meats that everyone will enjoy. It will seal in flavor and give the meat a tangy new flavor.
- Lean Meats: beef tenderloin, extra lean ground beef, or London broil
- Poultry: turkey tenderloin or chicken breast
- Fish: salmon, tilapia or tuna fillets
- Meatless Meals: eggplant or veggie kabobs
Pair your main dish with one or more of the following grilled sides dishes:
- Toasted veggies
- Sweet potatoes
- Fruit Kabobs
Toss those greasy burgers and lump of gloppy potato salad aside. Put a healthy spin on the cookout!
Nicole Ohebshalom, RN,CHHC, AADP
Radiant Living Wellness
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