Things to Eat on July 4th without Stress | FYI Hiking Prep Detox Starts on July 6th

 

Health Storey USA focuses on detoxing during the year so that on holidays there is no stress eating.  The following menu is an example of food you can indulge in for the July 4th holiday.   

  • Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: The absolute staples. Americans consume roughly 150 million hot dogs on the 4th of July alone. Topped with ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, and cheese. Choose. For detoxers, choose a vegetarian option to keep your stomach happy.

  • Barbecue Ribs and Pulled Pork: Ribs are often smoked or grilled, while pork shoulder is slow-roasted and shredded for sandwiches.  There are vegetarian options available at the grocery store.

  • Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken & Chicken Sandwiches


Side DishAmountsKey Ingredients
Potato SaladAny Amount you wantBoiled potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, hard-boiled eggs
ColeslawAny Amount you wantShredded cabbage and carrots, mayo or vinegar-based dressing
Baked Beans Any Amount you wantNavy beans, molasses, brown sugar, bacon
Corn on the CobAny Amount you wantFresh sweet corn, butter, salt (often grilled in the husk)
Macaroni SaladAny Amount you wantElbow macaroni, mayonnaise, relish, diced bell peppers