BBQ time ;)

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

We are so lucky to have such perfect weather for those who have pools or are traveling to the beach... even just to not have rain is spectacular!

                                                         I have been eating a lot of this:

Smooooothies (green monsters) and paleo cereal

A whole lot of:

Eggs and peppers.  Not together all the time per say, but just a lot of each.

You see, eggs you can eat at any meal and peppers are just cold, crispy and crunchy.  Perfect to snack on, in salads or to accompany any meal as a side dish with the best vinaigrette drizzled on them.

And sometimes the life of a girl calls for a nibble of this:

100% Dark Chocolate

Dipped in this:

Homemade almond butter.  Swoon.

I am getting a lot better at stopping at just one serving ;)

Well, lets talk BBQ, shall we?!

Since its Memorial Day and all, the typical things we think of are.... friends, family, food, beer (or drink of choice), sun and the pool.  We may not be able to control if it rains or not, who shows up at the BBQs, or what types of food is served at the BBQs...  but we can control what we put in our mouths!  If you are hosting, make sure you have 70 percent healthy dishes and 30 percent "indulgent foods".  That way it will be easier for you to eat healthy and not have a food baby while trying to swim!  If you are attending a party, try to bring a dish that will compliment your healthy lifestyle.  A large salad, fruit tray, chicken kabobs, hummus dish, etc.  

You want to fill your plate with half veggies... salad, broccoli, grilled veggies, whatever they have that is green and colorful.  The other quarter of your plate should be protein.  Stick with grilled chicken, a bunless burger, veggie patty... you get the idea.  The last quarter of your plate does not have to be completely filled.  Put one SMALL scoop of any other side dish you like.   

Liquor:  Guineas, light beer or red wine are your best choices.  Keep the drinking to a minimum.  The more you drink, the more you will nibble at all the desserts and that food table will become your best friend.  Go off and talk... don't focus so much on the eats.  Most importantly, have fun!

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Cheers to health and good times!