MAKING YOUR VEGGIES SIZZLE

July is National Grilling Month, but Lake County’s warm temperatures mean every day is ideal for a backyard barbecue. Rather than throw high-fat meats on the grill, consider grilling vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant.

Here Are A Few Tips For Grilling Vegetables

• Before putting vegetables on the grill, toss them with a light coat of olive oil so the heat doesn’t dry them out.

• Sear veggies over high heat, then move to a cooler part of grill, or you risk charring the outside.

• Use a skewer or grill basket for smaller vegetables such as cherry tomatoes. This keeps them from falling through the grate.

Source: www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/healthy_cooking_101_basics_techniques/5_ tips_for_how_to_cook_grilled_vegetables?page=2

Fun Fact

Ample opportunities for outdoor exercise, the opening of more fitness gyms, and an increasing number of health stores have paid big dividends.

Lake County was recently ranked as the 14th-healthiest county in Florida, according to a 2016 nationwide survey conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. For comparison, Lake was ranked as Florida’s 19th healthiest county in 2015.