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7 classic BBQ sides made healthier

From potato salad to cole slaw, your summer favorites just got a little lighter.


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Coleslaw
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Potato salad
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Chips and dip
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Watching your weight at weekend parties can seem like a real drag. But you don't have to munch on celery sticks while everyone else is chowing down on creamy potato salad this summer. Just lighten up some of those traditional side dishes. A few swaps here and there will have you on your way to the healthiest, most delicious classic barbecue sides of the summer.

Written by Patrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
Written by Patrick Sullivan.
Medically reviewed by Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD.October, 2025
Updated onAugust, 2026
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