The Best and Worst Foods for a Summer Cookout
Cookouts are one of the best food experiences of summer. Find out how to enjoy them while making healthy choices.
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Best: Lean Beef Burgers
While beef sometimes gets a bad rap, if you do it right, it can be a really nutritious choice. A 3-ounce lean beef burger gives you a healthy helping of zinc, iron and protein for under 200 calories (the bun and toppings are extra). Check out more tips for the healthiest burgers.
Worst: Potato Salad
Best: Grilled Fruit
Best: Salmon Burgers
Salmon is a great source of heart- and brain-healthy Omega-3 fats. Try salmon burgers for an alternative to traditional beef burgers and hot dogs at your next cookout. It's an easy and delicious way to get seafood in your diet (the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends eating fish at least twice a week).