Celebration and moderation can feel like frenemies, but that tension isn’t and shouldn’t be necessary. If loading up a plate at the backyard barbecue with roasted carrots and garden salad will dull the fireworks and flatten your Prosecco, then don’t. Instead, consider making just one or two swaps.
Maybe opt for a vegetable, not chips so you can enjoy a medium-well beef burger instead of a chicken breast. And if potato salad just speaks to you, maybe select a lean entrée.
The Health and Wellness team gathered nutritional information on popular July 4th menu options. Using the U.S. Department of Agriculture site, we’ve listed calories, fat and cholesterol content for all featured items.
And while you’re deciding between a beef burger or a pork hot dog, keep an eye on condiments. Their sodium and fat content can undermine your health goals.
The information is based on serving sizes that are 3.5 ounces, or 100 grams. The details are available to help you make informed choices. The caloric and nutritional information is not health or dietary advice and is not intended as such. Consult your physician for assistance to develop a food plan based on your health needs.
