{"id":922,"date":"2025-07-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/?p=922"},"modified":"2025-07-17T16:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T16:03:36","slug":"functional-flips-for-a-healthier-summer-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/functional-flips-for-a-healthier-summer-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"Functional Flips for a Healthier Summer Cookout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1-896x1024.png 896w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1-1-768x877.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer cookouts are a time for connection, sunshine, and great food\u2014but they\u2019re&nbsp;often filled with processed meats, sugary desserts, and disposable, well,&nbsp;everything. Traditional menus can leave us feeling bloated, fatigued, or inflamed. This season, choose&nbsp;nourishing, sustainable swaps that taste amazing and help you feel even better.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SWAP #1:&nbsp;Kabobs Instead of Burgers&nbsp;or Hot Dogs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip the heavy burger buns and enjoy <strong>colorful protein-packed skewers<\/strong>&nbsp;that are naturally gluten-free and customizable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build-your-own kabob ideas:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marinade:<\/strong>\u00a0olive oil + lemon juice + garlic + oregano or rosemary\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proteins:<\/strong>\u00a0wild-caught salmon\u00a0or shrimp, organic chicken, grass-fed steak, marinated tofu\u00a0or tempeh\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Veggies &amp; Fruit:<\/strong>\u00a0zucchini, red onion, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, mushrooms\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1326\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-1.png 1326w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-1-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-1-1024x968.png 1024w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2-1-768x726.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SWAP #3: Grilled Fruit Instead of Cobbler<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ditch the sugary, gluten-heavy desserts and grill up&nbsp;nature\u2019s&nbsp;candy&nbsp;for a fiber-rich, antioxidant-packed, naturally sweet treat without the crash.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Easy grilled fruit ideas:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top with <strong>coconut whipped cream<\/strong>, chopped <strong>toasted nuts<\/strong>, or a <strong>sprinkle of cinnamon<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Peaches or nectarines:<\/strong>\u00a0halved, brushed with coconut oil, grilled 2\u20133 mins per side\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pineapple rings or watermelon slices<\/strong>: caramelize for a smoky-sweet flavor\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1326\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-925\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1.png 1326w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1-1024x660.png 1024w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/3-1-768x495.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SWAP #4: Corn-Based or Bamboo Plates Instead of Plastic<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know plastic plates and utensils can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals, especially when exposed to heat and sunlight?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Here are some better options&nbsp;to support hormone health and reduce landfill waste:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compostable <strong>corn-based or bamboo plates and flatware<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enamel or stainless steel<\/strong>\u00a0reusable sets\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cloth napkins<\/strong>\u00a0for a zero-waste, elegant upgrade\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&nbsp;Takeaways<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy real food. Celebrate connection. Support your health\u2014naturally.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Summer cookouts don\u2019t\u00a0have to derail your health\u00a0goals.\u00a0It IS possible to avoid gluten, dairy, and highly processed foods without missing out on\u00a0celebrations with friends and family. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perfection is not the goal. Choose one swap that sounds good to you and let yourself enjoy the rest, if it won\u2019t\u00a0make you feel terrible afterwards. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subtle changes add up over time \u2013 and are more likely to be sustainable. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9d8d36caa0e7c63ec01adbd85e3f5390 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#818080\">To schedule an appointment with one of our certified Functional Medicine Physicians, please give us a call. We are excited to partner with you on your journey to optimize your health and wellness through personalized care tailored to your unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-14c4720b8d45b16fe5c24ebb668ff682 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#818080\">919.999.0831<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1326\" height=\"1266\" src=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erica-July-2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erica-July-2025.png 1326w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erica-July-2025-300x286.png 300w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erica-July-2025-1024x978.png 1024w, https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Erica-July-2025-768x733.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summer cookouts are a time for connection, sunshine, and great food\u2014but they\u2019re&nbsp;often filled with processed meats, sugary desserts, and disposable, well,&nbsp;everything. Traditional menus can leave us feeling bloated, fatigued, or inflamed. This season, choose&nbsp;nourishing, sustainable swaps that taste amazing and help you feel even better.&nbsp; SWAP #1:&nbsp;Kabobs Instead of Burgers&nbsp;or Hot Dogs&nbsp; Skip the heavy &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carolinatotalwellness.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/07\/18\/functional-flips-for-a-healthier-summer-cookout\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Functional Flips for a Healthier Summer Cookout&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10,359,2],"tags":[296,406,166,404,402],"class_list":["post-922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-hearthealth","category-nutrition","category-recipes","tag-functional-medicine","tag-functional-nutrition","tag-nutrition","tag-receipes","tag-summer-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.8 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Summer cookouts are a time for connection, sunshine, and great food\u2014but they\u2019re often filled with processed meats, sugary desserts, and disposable, well, everything. 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