A Sweet Way To Sneak In Fruit

Make your Memorial Day cookout healthier by pairing lean proteins with fruit salsa.

The low-cal topper not only livens up chicken and fish, it also lets you pack in extra produce. Executive cheft Chris Santos of Stanton Social in New York City suggests mixing 2 cups diced fruit with 1 Tbsp. each minced red onion, red bell pepper, and cilantro; 1 tsp. each chili powder, olive oil, and lime juice; and salt and pepper to taste. Then kick off grilling season with a good-for-you bang.

SHAKE UP YOUR SEAFOOD

Sick of salmon? Here’s another way to get your omega-3s: Cook leaner fillets, like cod, in sunflower oil. According to a study in the Journal of Food Science, doing so ups the amount of heart-healthy fats in the dish.

41 PERCENTAGE OF STORES SELLING SNACKS WITHIN ARM’S REACH OF THE CASH REGISTER

Calorie-packed foods can now be found in furniture stores, pharmacies, and clothing shops, according to researchers at Tulane University. Stash a healthy snack if you plan on running errands for three hours or more.

TURKEY BURGERS

Just because that hamburger’s made from ground turkey doesn’t mean it’s healthier than beef. ”Some turkey burgers contain dark meat and skin, which can make them high in saturated fat and calories,” says Sotiria Tzakas Everett, R.D., a nutritionist at the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. To save 200 calories and 7 grams of fat over a beef patty, she recommends “opting for ground turkey that’s at least 90 percent lean and contains fewer than 5 grams of saturated fat. Then add flavor by mixing in minced onion, garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, or hot sauce.”

More Cheese, Please

Make the most of your cheddar by grating instead of slicing it. You’ll release the flavor-reducing compounds—and expose more of your tongue’s surface area to them. A 1-ounce serving equals about ¼ cup, so it will look like you’re eating a lot too.