42 THE QUEENS COURIER • WELLNESS • JULY 23, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com wellness s Summer BBQs can be healthy An old-fashioned summer cookout is not always a healthy affair, but these 10 tips from the registered dietitians at New York-Presbyterian Hospital can easily convert a fatty food blitz into a healthy and tasty menu: • Throw some unexpected foods on the grill such as peaches, plums, pineapple, watermelon, avocado, summer squash, beets, corn or whole wheat pita. • Incorporate veggies into your BBQ menu by making veggie crudité, salads, grilled veggie kebabs, veggie or portobello mushroom burgers, or by wrapping your grilled meats or fi sh in large leaves of lettuce instead of buns. • Cut the calories in your potato salad, coleslaw, and macaroni salad by using mustard, vinegar or Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. • Alcohol may stimulate your appetite and add extra calories. Try creating nonalcoholic drinks by infusing fresh herbs, cucumber and fruit into water and seltzer for low calorie refreshing drinks that kids can also enjoy! • Grilled chicken and turkey burgers get a fresh burst of fl avor when you cut back on salt and marinate them with fresh or dried herbs, spices, vinegars or citrus juices. • Make refreshing smoothies with fresh or frozen fruit, yogurt and ice. • Eat healthy fats by adding fi sh to the menu, such as salmon, trout, and tuna • Tofu is delicious on the grill; the extra-fi rm type works best on the barbeque. Also great when marinated fi rst! • Keep the food at a separate buffet table. Everyone will be less tempted to go for seconds if food is not in front of them while eating. • Be mindful of food safety. Wash hands, keep raw food separate from cooked food, cook food thoroughly and keep hot food hot and cold food cold. When in doubt, throw it out! WINNER 3 YEARS IN A ROW Quality Senior focused Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy We are pleased to welcome Milena Alicandro, OTR/L, an occupational therapist with 28 years of clinical experience. Occupational Therapists treat people with neurologic and musculoskeletal problems and those who suffer from cognitive, visual/visual perceptual dysfunction. OT’s render services to those suffering from a decreased level of independence in their daily activities. Our loyal physical therapy staff work competently and passionately every day to provide the very best PT to our clients. We have two certifi ed exercise experts for aging adults and one geriatric certifi ed specialist on staff. Call today to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions: 516-488-8808 MEDICARE APPROVED PROVIDER www.AgeWellPT.com
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