Kelli Wilmes, MS, RD, LD, former Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Nodaway County, University of Missouri Extension
Grilling season is upon us with the arrival of warmer temperatures and longer days. People tend to think of hamburgers, steaks, brats and hot dogs for grill entrees. Instead, move the meat over and make room for fruits and vegetables…
Grilling provides us with an opportunity to prepare healthy fruits and vegetables, which we need more of in our diets, in a quick and different way. Many people think everything tastes better on the grill, which can also hold true for fruits and vegetables. Plus, vegetables and fruit cook so quickly on the grill that they retain much of their vitamin and nutrient content…
For more reasons to get fruits and veggies on the grill, and for great grilling tips, see the full article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/nutritionarticles/nut404.htm
