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Grilled Peaches With Blackberry Sauce

Contributed by: NAPSA

Grilling For Your Health

(NAPSA) - According to the 2008 Weber GrillWatch Survey, 31 percent of American grill owners are grilling more than they were a year ago because they're "trying to eat healthier."

To help people make their next barbecue healthy yet delicious, Weber Grills enlisted Monique Ryan, MS, RD, LDN, registered dietitian, and Chef Jamie Purviance to create the new "Weber's Grilling What's Good for You" booklet, offering tips and recipes for the healthy griller.

"It's no secret that making deliberately healthy food choices day after day has a positive impact on your health," says Ryan. "Outdoor grilling allows you to bring a variety of wonderful flavors to healthy foods really quickly," adds Purviance.

Follow these tips from "Weber's Grilling What's Good for You" for your next barbecue:

The Skinny On Lean Meats

Ryan recommends limiting red meat consumption to 18 ounces weekly. Choose lean red meats and trim any remaining visible fat to a 1Z4" before grilling. Also, opt for fresh meat over frozen whenever possible and limit processed meats such as hot dogs and sausage.

Go Fishing For Omega-3s

The American Heart Association recommends three fish meals weekly for adults because fish is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming these fats can reduce blood clotting, boost immune function, reduce inflammation and may also help prevent heart disease, stroke, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.

Think Globally, Eat Locally

The vegetables that you buy locally and in season are richer in nutrients and flavors than the ones shipped from far distances. Cut vegetables in ways that expose as much surface area as possible to the hot grate. The more direct contact the vegetable has with the grill, the better the flavors will be.

Pack In The Produce

The American Heart Association recommends a minimum of five servings of fruits and vegetables daily to lower the risk of heart disease.

For a decadent yet healthy end to your barbecue, try this recipe from Chef Purviance.

Ingredients:

• Sauce:
  • 6 ounces fresh blackberries, about 1 cup
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 4 medium peaches, firm but ripe, halved and pits removed
  • 1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)

Nutritional Information: Per Serving: Calories, 172; Total Fat, 6g; Saturated Fat, 4g; Cholesterol, 16mg; Sodium, 1mg; Carbohydrate, 31g; Dietary Fiber, 4g; Protein, 1g.