Sizzling Summer Dieting Tips
Summertime cuisine can be some of the best food we eat all year. Backyard barbecues, picnics at the park and, of course, ice cream, decorate the menus people enjoy each summer in Southern Maryland.
As enjoyable as warm-weather fare can be, it is important to avoid overeating during the hot months, as no one likes the bloated feeling of overeating on a hot day. When planning your meals this summer, consider the following tips to ensure that your summer is both healthy and not too filling.
* Take your grilling to parts unknown. While it's common to associate grilling and barbecuing with steaks, hot dogs and burgers, the grill can also be a great place to cook healthier choices. Fruits and vegetables can also be cooked on the grill. Veggies gain much in regards to flavor when cooked on the grill. In addition, fruit can be made into kabobs and grilled on low heat for a delicious meal.
* Drink your water. The higher temperatures common to summer can lead to dehydration for those who don't drink ample fluids. What's more, the symptoms of dehydration can mimic those of hunger, making you feel hungry when you might not be. To avoid overeating and dehydration, be sure to drink the recommended daily amount of water.
* Snack healthy as well. It's not only meals that can weight you down during summer heat waves. What you snack on while at the office or lounging around the house can make you feel sluggish as well. Instead of potato chips or other heavy snacks, choose lighter fare such as fresh berries. Berries can even be added to healthy snacks such as yogurt or salad to give them a boost in flavor and you a boost in energy.
* Think lean. Because it is grilling season, you're not going to entirely abandon summer favorites such as steaks and burgers. And you can still enjoy beef and be healthy at the same time. When shopping with a backyard barbecue in mind, look for lean cuts of beef such as sirloin and loin cuts. To add flavor, marinate the meat in a low-calorie marinade, such as light salad dressing or even citrus juice. TF097318
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