Newsletter - June & July 2014
Keep Cool in the Kitchen this Summer
Enjoy fresh produce in season. Save the oranges and apples for fall, and load up on fresh berries, melons, greens, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, beets, pea pods, and all the super-nutritious and low-calorie fruits, greens and vegetables that grow in the garden this time of year.To keep your cool and cut your time in the kitchen, start with prepared produce, such as cut-up fruit and washed greens. Add rotisserie chicken, prepared soups, and pre-threaded kabobs when you need something a bit heartier. Pre-prepped foods may cost a little extra, but they save time in the kitchen. Here are dietitian’s picks for some of the best foods to help with weight loss during the summer.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 1: Chilled Soups
We love all kind of produce but cold soups are among our favorite low-calorie dishes. Chilled soups like gazpacho or cucumber-dill that contain lots of chunky vegetables are a great way to start a meal. Research shows that a low-calorie, broth-based soup at the beginning of the meal will fill you so you eat less at the meal.
Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 2: Watermelon
Who doesn’t love diving into a crisp, juicy slice of watermelon when it’s hot outside? Half of the watermelon comes from water. It’s a wonderful way to satisfy thirst and a yen for something sweet.
A plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have. We recommend keeping a plate of grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, asparagus, and garlic in your fridge. You can use them to make dishes like:
- Grilled vegetable and goat cheese salads
- Grilled vegetable pitas
- Grilled vegetable, ricotta, and fresh herb pakeesta and frittatas
4 Tips for a Great Workout this Summer
Well, the dog days of summer are upon us! How will you stay motivated with your workouts through the heat and humidity this summer? How are you going to make your workouts more enjoyable through the 90 degree plus heat?Here are some tips for a great summer workout:
Banana Split Protein Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups original Silk soy milk
- 1 oz package sugar free banana cream pudding
- 2 scoops unflavored protein powder
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 TBS chocolate milk powder
- 1 TBS sugar-free chocolate syrup
Summer Cooler Popsicles
Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon puree
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 kiwi
- 1 peach or nectarine
- handful fresh cherries
Monthly Recipe
Yummy Turkey Burgers
Nutrition:
- 8 small burgers (without bun or condiments)
- Calories: 137
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 11
