Are you ready for the unofficial start of summer? For most that means grilling, warm weather, and outdoor fun! It can be challenging to stay on plan at gatherings, but the good news is that plenty of fresh and healthy choices are in season.
You just need a gameplan to stay on program while enjoying yourself at the same time.
Consider these tips for any celebration:
- Stick with lean proteins. Stick to lean cuts of protein like sirloin tips, flank steak, skinless chicken breast, and fish. Lean cuts are high in protein but lower in fat and calories. Make sure that whatever protein you choose is not battered and fried.
- Vegetables first. When filling up your plate, think of vegetables! Skip the dip and fill up on non-starchy vegetables like salad, asparagus, broccoli, celery, and cucumbers. Non-starchy vegetables are low in calories, a great source of fiber, and should be most of your plate, whether cooked or raw.
- Be the head chef! Check out the delicious recipe below. What’s better than a healthy and delicious recipe to kick off the start of summer?
- Focus on fun activities. Instead of making food the focus of the event, have fun enjoying time together with a new activity, like a game of backyard kickball or badminton!
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