Summertime should be fun and carefree … but unfortunately, all those picnics, barbecues, and ice cream fests can take their toll! Keep these tips in mind and you’ll be able to enjoy yourself and stay healthy at the same time:
Fire up the grill. Grilling can be a great, low-fat way to cook. Healthy choices include veggie kabobs, turkey burgers, and chicken sausage. For recipes and ideas, visit Fitness Magazine.
Get into summer produce. Skip the mayo-heavy potato and pasta salads in favor of salads made from fresh ingredients like luscious strawberries, juicy peaches, fragrant basil, and heirloom tomatoes (rich in phytochemicals!).
Be smart about condiments. A dab here, a dab there … it can add up! Check out Active.com’s advice on condiments like barbecue sauce, salad dressing, mustard, and ranch dip.
Treat yourself. What’s a frozen dessert without fat, sugar, or artificial ingredients? Delicious! Try FitSugar’s recipe for popsicles with yogurt, bananas, strawberries, and pineapple.
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