At a Barbecue
Eat This…
Lean protein is your BFF—barbecue friend forever. Grilled chicken breast? Always a win. Toss some seafood skewers on the grill and you’re golden. Even veggie burgers come through when you’re trying to keep it light without losing flavor.
Not into buns? You’re not alone. The author skips the roll and drops a burger right on top of a salad. Sounds weird—tastes amazing. Add pickles, mustard, ketchup, tomato, and onion. Boom. Crunch, tang, and not a carb overload in sight. “I don’t even miss the roll,” they said. We believe them.
Side dishes can be sneaky, but you’ve got backup. Sliced cucumbers, green salads, juicy watermelon—grab a plate full and you’re set.
But Skip This…
Some sides are swimming in mayo and oil. That creamy potato salad your uncle brings every year? A small scoop has over 15 grams of fat. Yikes.
Coleslaw pretends to be healthy—it’s cabbage, right? But it’s dressed to impress in calories. Same count as a small order of fries. Yes, really.
At the Beach
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The sun’s blazing, and your chips are melting? Not with these. Crunchy snacks like Mediterranean Snacks Baked Lentil Chips save you 5 grams of fat per ounce compared to Doritos. That’s beach math.
Want more snack ideas? Try Glenny’s Soy Crisps, Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips, or Popchips. They stay crisp in the heat and don’t weigh you down.
Thirsty? Skip soda. Grab bottled water and toss in a sugar-free powder packet like Crystal Light. Each serving? Just 5 calories. Soda can pour out over 100. No thanks.
But Skip This…
Regular potato chips bring the crunch—but also about 10 grams of fat in just one ounce. And let’s be honest, who eats just one ounce? They’re way too easy to demolish without noticing.
Now for the boardwalk slushies. They’re fun, colorful, and totally loaded. It’s basically frozen sugar water. One 12-ounce cup can hit over 350 calories. That’s lunch. But with brain freeze.
At the Fair
Eat This…
Cotton candy is pure sugar. No pretending here. But weirdly, it’s not the worst. A small cone has about 100 calories and zero fat. Not healthy, but not a gut bomb either.
Frozen chocolate-covered bananas feel fancy. One runs around 240 calories and just 4 grams of fat. Skip the nuts and you’ve got yourself a decent fair-day treat.
And jumbo pickles? They’re the unsung heroes. Tangy, salty, fat-free, and only about 25 calories. The author’s favorite, and honestly, probably yours too now.
But Skip This…
Funnel cake is a fried, doughy mess. It’s loud, sweet, and smells amazing—but it’s 550 calories and 25 grams of fat. That’s the cost of delicious regret.
Then there’s the foot-long hot dog on a bun. It might bark, but it bites hard: 550 calories, 35 grams of fat, and a one-way ticket to nap town. “Bad dog!” is right.