Looking for some creative and healthy ways to spruce up grill-outs? Enjoy these nutritious ideas for adding a little zest:

• Before throwing your patties onto the grill, knead a little pizzazz into the turkey or beef. Combine salt, pepper, cayenne, crushed garlic, chopped onions, and oregano. The flavor will be vibrant enough that you reduce condiments.

• Ditch the ketchup for a little southwestern flair. Spice up your burgers or dogs with salsa and bump up your immune system with jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic’s antimicrobial properties.

• While barbeque sauce is a tangy delight, it’s as guilty as its tomato cousin when it comes to added sweeteners. Try Dijon mustard instead.

• Look for marinades with hot peppers, ginger, allspice, and sesame, which contain antioxidants that benefit health. One study concluded that basting your meat just before serving, as opposed to before cooking, can deliver the highest dose of free-radical fighters while stimulating savor.