20 Fat-Burning Secrets of The Grill

#14: Experiment with produce

A 2008 Nutrition Research study found that increased fruit and vegetable intake resulted in significant weight loss over a 6-month period, but unfortunately, most people take a narrow, meat-only approach to grilling. That's a bad move for your waistline, and it takes the joy out of grilling. Try grilling asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or eggplant, and you'll be a veggie-believer for life. You can even grill leafy greens. Try this with spinach: clean the leaves and keep the stems in tact. Place over a medium fire and grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Dress the greens with a drizzle of olive oil, the juice of a lemon, and some shaved Parmesan cheese. Done.