Guide to Healthy Eating for
Memorial Day BBQ 
 

The average person attending a Memorial Day BBQ will consume at least a hot dog, a burger, chips, coleslaw, potato salad and all types of desserts. HEADS UP! That meal can easily exceed over 1,500 calories. Take Fried Chicken for example. Isn't there always someone at the party who didn't feel like cooking and picked up a box of fried chicken on the way? Don't get sucked in! An average fried chicken breast has around 364 calories  and 18 grams of fat. Why waste so many calories on one item when there is SO MUCH MORE to sample? Be wise, make healthy decisions, and don't over do it.

The key to eating healthier during the holiday season is always portion control and making healthier food choices. Instead of loading your plate with tons of potato salad, macaronni and cheese, and all sorts of pies and cakes; try and eat tossed salad, baked chicken, and assorted fruit as your dessert.

Lastly, drink tons of water. Instead of drinking soda after soda or beer after beer, make a more healthier drinking choice by choosing water. This is a good way to cut some calories, stay hydrated, and cleanse all that holiday BBQ. 

Find Your Balance Between Food and Physical Activity
On Memorial Day, plan a few physical activities for you, your family and friends to get involved in.  Activities such as: volleyball, kickball, basketball, and swimming are all good ways to get your heart rate pumping and burn some extra holiday calories.

Source: Lisa "Hungry Girl" Lillien