Summer BBQ Kickoff Guide

The Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Competition crowned a new champion last weekend. 


With Memorial Day quickly approaching, your turn as a grill master is quickly approaching.  

While barbecue is an indulgent food that shouldn't be taken lightly below are some quick tips to eating with a more healthful angle and avoiding any unnecessary calories.

• Skip the sweet and indulge in the heat. 
• Sweet sauces add more calories so venture more towards the vinegar based hot sauces or drop the sauce all together and snag up some dry rub treats                                  
• Sides Matter and Sharing is Caring: When deciding on sides divide and conquer. If in a group or paired cut back on the amount of calories by increasing the variety of your sides. This way you will get to try more without ordering more. You get the mac and cheese and I'll get the cole slaw. 

After all is said and done you can walk it off at the park or bowling at the new Bass Pro Shop.

Whether you grill or smoke some ribs, pulled pork, or any other favorite item, remember to snack smart and have fun.

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