Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country motivating and educating millions of people on how to live their healthiest life.
With 4th of July today, Jillian has come up with some healthy eating tips to help America celebrate its birthday. Though it’s a time for friends and feasts, those that want to maintain their beach body may want to be careful about their Independence Day food selections. Take a look at Jillian’s five tips to having a healthier 4th.
Chose a Leaner Meat…
Though beef burgers and hot dogs are traditional, choose a leaner cut of meat such as a tuna steak, chicken or white meat turkey, lean grass fed ground beef or flank steak, even a vegetarian option like a portabello mushroom is a great choice.
2. Skip the bread…
Pick a whole wheat bun or even better – go bun less and wrap a piece of lettuce around your protein.
3. It’s all about the Veggies
Incorporate veggies into your meal whether its summer salad, extra fun toppings on your burger or a side of grilled vegetable skewers. Just be sure not to douse your food in dressings or condiments.
4. Snacking is ok…just pick the right ones..
Choose healthier snack options like popchips over fried potato chips
5. Watch Your Alcohol Consumption
Try to cut out some of the alcohol and drink non sweetened ice teas and water. If you must drink go with a light white wine, or a vodka soda. Leave out all the sugar laden high calorie mixers like juice or sugar soda’s.