07/01/2016
With the Fourth of July barbecues and parties right around the corner, we wanted to give you some simple strategies to stay on top of your health this year!
1. Drink a glass of water before eating
Often, we think we are hungry, when we are thirsty. Start off with a glass of water or seltzer to stay hydrated. Also, if we drink more water, we are less likely to guzzle soda.
2. Check out all the food before you fill your plate
When we survey the selections first, we can pick a few healthy choices while also choosing a small portion of our favorite treat food. Taking a treat also makes it easier to skip the high-calorie unhealthy foods we can do without.
3. Choose something green
There are always healthy options at parties. Green veggies are low in calories and high in fiber and antioxidants, which are a great way to fill up. Also if you like guacamole your in luck, because this green option contains heart-healthy unsaturated fat.
4. Try a Veggie Burger
Today, with multiple people on vegetarian diets, many hosts offer veggie burgers. Give it a try! This is free of artery-clogging saturated fat.
5. Go bun-less
This is an amazing way to lower your starch intake. Choosing a fresh salad and topping it with a burger or making a lettuce wrap is a great way to cut down on calories. This will help you save room for that favorite treat that you wont feel guilty about later
Happy Fourth of July!!
