
1. CHOOSE LEAN PROTEINS
Swap high-fat, processed meats for leaner proteins such as fish fillets, skinless chicken breasts, tofu, bean or veggie burgers.

Typical barbecue fare (meats and mayonnaise-laden potato/macaroni salads) tend to be brown and white. Maximize your vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant intake by adding more COLOR to your plate. Add leafy greens, grilled veggies, fresh fruit, sweet potato, or corn on the cob to liven that plate of yours.

Reserve one quarter of your plate for protein (meat, fish, chicken, soy, beans, nuts, or dairy), one quarter for starch (grain, corn, potato, or bread), and fill the remainder with colorful fruits and veggies.
4. SLOW DOWN AND BREAK BETWEEN COURSES

Take a ten minute break before diving into dessert. In those ten minutes, you may decide you’re already stuffed. If not, consider a healthful option such as grilled pineapple or fresh watermelon. If fruit alone will not satisfy you, enjoy a small piece of the alternative, and savor each bite.

Replacing high-calorie beverages with water will keep you hydrated and take up space that might otherwise be filled with unnecessary calories.
6. KEEP MOVING
