In light of the summer bbqs, parties, and other festivities, we wanted to shed some light on how to enjoy time friends and family while staying healthy!Lets face it, the summer is a great time to enjoy some sun and great food with the people you love.
However, its easy to let the festivities get a hold of your healthy diet.
Were going to share with you some simple healthy tips that will allow you to control your diet, without feeling deprived from some summer fun:
- Eat with your EYES:
- Luckily the summer is full of fresh fruit and veggies. Fill your plate with all different colors and variety! Stray away from anything that is golden brown (typically: chicken nuggets, french fries...) We truly do eat with our eyes, so have fun and make your plate a beautiful masterpiece!
- Some great veggie options are: cucumbers, tomatoes, basil, avocados, peppers, carrots, chickpeas, eggplant, fennel, garlic, green onions, herbs, lemon grass, beets, peas, potatoes, radishes, spinach
- Some great fruit options are: melon, pineapple, watermelon, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, grapes, limes, lemons, cherries, figs, strawberries
- Bring your own healthy options
- Before you attend the party, ask the hostess if there is anything you can bring. If they are not specific then bring your own healthy options! That way you are sharing your healthy foods with the other guests as well.
- Appetizer idea: Fresh tomato slices with low fat mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar on top
- Dinner idea: Kabobs: Load them with shrimp, chicken, or steak, peppers, mushrooms, and onions, or any other vegetable your love
- Desert idea: Water melon (is a simple and who doesn't love it?!)
- VISIT THIS SITE FOR MORE HEALTHY SUMMER RECIPES
- Change your CAN'TS into I DON'T WANT
- This is my best tip that has truly helped me resist temptation at parties or bbqs. If someone offers you for example a piece of cake, instead of saying,"Oh no thank you I CAN'T eat that, I'm on a diet" try saying I DON'T WANT.
- By saying "No thank you, I don't want _________", you are taking ownership for your OWN decisions. There is not some "external force" or "diet police" who are forcing you to eat that piece of cake. You, yourself, are making that decision.
- I promise you this small adjustment in your lifestyle will empower you to take responsibility for your own actions, and you will walk away feeling great.
Till Next Week....
-Kate
