4 Healthy Eating Tips For Your 4th of July BBQ

1. Use small plates.

The difference can be as substantial as 50% fewer calories consumed. This is a great way to control your portions.

 2. Eat healthiest foods first.

If you are eating off small plates, you may as well fill up on the healthiest stuff first. Salads are a great place to start because watery vegetables slow digestion and have very few calories. Fruit are also a great snack to keep you busy as you chat with friends and family.

3. Skip the chips, crackers and bread.

Refined carbohydrates are the worst things you can eat because they offer little satisfaction, loads of calories and dangerous insulin spikes. BBQs are filled with wonderful food, so do yourself a favor and save your calories for the really good stuff. You don’t have to eat your burger without a bun, but pass on the pointless chips and other snacks that lure you when you’re not thinking.

4. Keep dessert small.

The difference between a large slice of cake and a smaller slice of cake can literally be hundreds of calories. And to reiterate, sugar and refined carbohydrates are the most dangerous foods. You don’t have to pass on dessert completely, but keep your portion sizes in check for this course.

These tips were provided by Fitness Experts Ruben & Alex of Warrior Fitness Boot Camp.