Aside from being the hottest season, summer is also known as the most calorie-laden of all seasons. There are several reasons why the summer months pack the most horrifying calorie punch. First of all, during the hottest months of the year, very few people keep up with their physical activity (especially if they are accustomed to working out outdoors). Second of all, the summer often entails numerous pool parties, back yard barbeques and ball games. All of these get-togethers signify an abundance of hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, potato salads, ice cream treats, and cocktails. Trying to maintain a healthy diet during the summer is one the most difficult aspects of weight loss. In this article I will provide you with several beneficial tips regarding healthy summer nutrition.
- Instead of high calorie meats, opt for skinless chicken breast, lean port tenderloin, and lean ground turkey.
- Instead of mayonnaise rich salads (such as potato salad), try making your side dish with low fat mayo, low fat sour cream, or low fat yogurt. It is also beneficial to make an old fashioned lettuce salad with fat free dressing (or just a splash of olive oil and vinegar).
- Learn to say no to calorie laden cocktails. Just one Long Island ice tea can have more than 520 calories. If you must have an alcoholic beverage, try a glass of wine of a wine spritzer.
- Summer is a time for ice cream treats. If you are hosting a back yard barbeque, instead of ice cream, surprise your quests with chilled watermelon and other deliciously cool fruit. Even an ice cold smoothie with fat free whip topping is delicious.
If you are serious about attaining quick weight loss then you need to make sure that your summer diet is low in calories. At times, controlling your appetite may seem difficult, in these times it is wise to try various herbal remedies, such as appetite suppressing hoodia gordonii.
Susan Smith writes health articles about fitness and nutrition. Some of her favorite passions include writing about energy drinks.
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