Summer Time Eating
                   by Linda Tremer

It's summer time and healthy eating is easier than ever. The abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables makes losing weight and dieting an enjoyable experience this time of year. At the cookout don't fill up on hamburgers,  hot dogs and white rolls. Instead, fill your plate with a colorful variety of fresh produce. Skip the macaroni salad covered in mayonnaise and go for the tossed salad without dressing and fruit salad.  Add corn on the cob without the butter and enjoy the wonderful flavor of the sweet corn.

If you're doing the cooking, use unsweetened baked beans-a good source of fiber.  Cook up some lean turkey burgers. If you must have a roll, use whole grain. Make a variety of vegetable salads with the various fresh beans. Four bean salad is a healthy fiber filled good tasting food.  If you are going to a cookout and know that the hosts won't have healthy food bring your own.

Make a tossed salad at home and carry it in a plastic container. Add some fresh fruit and you have a healthy meal that fits into any diet. The vegetables this time of year are so fresh and tasty that salads are a delight, even if you are not trying to lose weight.

Skip the sweetened drinks and alcoholic beverages.  Ask for unsweetened iced tea or sparkling water.  A glass of water with lemon or lime helps to fill you up and is good for you.

Exercise is also easier this time of year.  It stays light long enough for you to find time to go for an after dinner walk. Sticking to a weight loss program is much more enjoyable in the summer time.

The key to eating for weight loss at a cookout or summer barbeque is to enjoy the talking and playing and make food only a small part of the fun.

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