The 10 Most Fattening Foods of Summer

There's no doubt that summer can be a fun, active time for many people.  It's also a delicious time, filled with barbecues, baseball games and beer--and even though people may be more active during this season, they are also more likely to be indulging in some not-so-healthy foods.

WebMD recently gave a rundown of the most fattening summer foods, and it's quite an eye-opening list.  Here are their top 10, along with suggestions for some healthier alternatives:

1. High-fat meats, such as cheeseburgers, pork or beef ribs and T-bone steaks.  Try instead: lean ground beef, skinless chicken breast or pork tenderloin.

2. Hots dogs and sausages, which are not only high in calories and fat, but also sodium.

3. Mayonnaise-based salads, like cole slaw or potato salad.  Try instead: salads with light mayo or chicken stock, or substituting vinegar for oil.

4. Sweet alcoholic drinks, such as a pina colada or Long Island Iced Tea.  Try instead: wine, wine spritzers or mixed drinks with seltzer or 100% fruit juice.

5. High-calorie soft drinks, such as sweet tea, soda, fruit juice or energy drinks.  Try instead: water or light versions of your favorite drinks.

6. Frozen treats, such as ice cream topped with high calorie toppings.  Try instead: low calorie fruit bars, fudge bars or sherbet.

7. Fair foods, like fried mac and cheese, fried cheesecake and funnel cake.  Try instead: grilled meat, or even cotton candy or caramel apples.

8. High-calorie salad toppers, such as certain dressings, cheese, croutons and bacon.  Try instead: veggies, light dressing, eggs and lean meat.

9. Chips and other snacks, like cheese puffs, buttered popcorn or nachos.  Try instead: veggies, fruits or fat-free popcorn.

10. Fried chicken, especially when indulging in more than one piece.  Still want to enjoy your chicken?  Stick to grilled, boneless and skinless chicken and add spices or a marinade to keep it flavorful.