A Sizzling Summer

Summer time needn’t spell the end of your healthy eating regime. In fact, it can often be easier to lose weight during the summer months. The choice of fresh fruit, vegetables and salads is certainly better and barbecuing can be a healthy alternative to normal meals. Try these tips below for dining al fresco, the healthy way: -

Meat, Fish and Alternative

• Have lean meat and cut off visible fat
• Use low fat sausages and bacon
• Try veggie burgers or make your own mini burgers using lean mince
• Try salmon, tuna or swordfish steaks as an alternative to meat
• King prawns done on the BBQ are delicious
• Don’t add any extra oil when cooking
• Go easy on the shop brought marinade

Salad and Vegetables

• Fill up on plenty of Salad – aim for half of your BandBoozled plate
• Try mushrooms and onions wrapped in foil with a little soy sauce and toss on the BBQ
• Salad needn’t be boring – Try adding rocket, red onion or watercress for a little variety
• Nuts or fruits such as orange segments could be added to salad
• Try roasted Mediterranean vegetables – peppers, tomatoes, onions, courgettes, aubergines, wrapped in foil and sprinkled with olive oil.
• Shredded carrot, onion and white cabbage with a little low fat mayonnaise males a guilt free coleslaw
• Char grilled corn on the cob is filling and healthy
• Vegetable kebabs are great done on the BBQ – Chose any variety you fancy
• Wrap potatoes in foil and do BBQ Jacket potatoes

Dressings

• Use salsa or BBQ sauce instead of butter or sour cream
• Use low fat yoghurt or low fat mayonnaise instead of ordinary mayonnaise or salad cream
• Try a teaspoon of parmesan cheese as a topping for plain grill foods
• Buy low fat salad dressings, e.g. Vinaigrette
• Try lemon juice and black pepper as a dressing
• Mustard and honey is a strong, tasty marinade
• Try soy sauce, garlic and ginger for a change

Enjoy the summer lifestyle, eat outside where you can and remember to stay healthy!!!