3 ways to eat better at your next BBQ

We were shocked when Dr. Joanna Dolgoff told us the average BBQ din has 3,500 calories (gulp!). Luckily, she revealed cinchy ways to put the kibosh on a full-on pig out. Here are her tips.

1. Start sipping.

“When you get dehydrated, not only does your energy drop (not ideal at a party), but you also become more likely to eat when you're just thirsty and make not-so-smart food decisions,” Dr. Dolgoff reveals. Pack a bottle of H20 and make sure you keep refilling it.

2. Go for the grill.

Bypass any fried options and nab lean means and veggies straight off the grill. “Then go condiment crazy with these low-cal choices, such as, ketchup, pickles, salsa, mustard, and hot sauce,” she tells us.

3. Slim down your sides.

Lotsa BBQ sides are sopping in mayo—not exactly healthy. “Pair your choice of lean protein with crisp veggies and salad,” Dr. Dolgoff says. “Try corn on the cob, asparagus and onions, which are awesome when grilled, and they'll fill you up.”

Dr. Dolgoff, M.D. and is a pediatrician and child obesity specialist. She has a weight-loss program over at DrWeigh.com

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by GL | 2/1/2016

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