Brother, it's protein...gotta have your protein; if you want to cut back on anything for your health...it's NOT protein you need to be watching out for...it's those carbs, starches(carbs) & saturated fats. To make the ribs 'healthy', you cook them low & slow @~250F for about 4 hours, wrapped in foil to break down the collagen & render most of those fats...then crank up the heat to 350 for about 1/2 hour with the foil off to caramelize your sauce of choice & render most of the remaining fats. Also, fiber helps absorb cholesterol from your system...so eat some oatmeal for a snack or something to hold you over while those ribs are cookin'! Can't stop the bbq!