Healthy Heart BBQ Nurse Advice Rose
cookouts With summer in full swing, it can be difficult to make healthy food choices. Nurse Rose Melendez, RN, chief of our emergency department, tells us how we can watch our waistline and keep our hearts healthy as we enjoy summer barbecues. 
How can we be aware of eating healthy during the barbecue season summer
Nurse Rose :? . Eating healthy heart is a great way to think about making better food choices at these barbecues
Follow these tips for grilling heart healthy.
- Avoid or limit fatty meats.
- Grill more fish. Salmon, trout and herring have healthy omega-3 fatty acids for heart.
- Go for chicken breasts instead of dark meat.
- Grill dense vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, peppers and corn.
- Grill on the grid, so that the fat drops away from the food.
What should we consider to stay heart healthy this summer?
Nurse Rose: As we all know, the food on the grill is not the only temptation to barbecue. It is important to be aware of side dishes, drinks and condiments as well.
Use some of these very simple heart healthy substitutions for your favorite BBQ side dishes, drinks and condiments.
- mayonnaise-based salads to swap green leafy salad with lots of vegetables or fruit salad.
- Serving a veggie platter with low fat dressing for a crunchy, instead of chips and dip.
- Opt for water infused fruit instead of sugary sodas and juice.
- Try fresh fruit with yogurt low in calories or Cool Whip instead of food from the bakery trade as biscuits and cakes.
- Buy whole grain breads and low-fat or low-fat dressings and cheese.
Eating healthy heart is just a great way to keep your heart in shape. Visit www.TrustedHeartCare.com to take our rapid risk assessment of easy and free heart.
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