As the temperature soars, we all look for lighter, cooler summer snacks. Here are a couple of ideas.
Berry Healthy: According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adults who incorporated daily doses of berries and pure berry juice significantly lowered their blood pressure and increased their HDL (“good”) cholesterol in two months. That’s because the colorful fruits are loaded with polyphenols, plant chemicals that defend against heart disease.
Lighten Up: When you think “pasta”, do you think cold weather comfort food? Think again. Pasta can be the ideal lean and nutritious, not to mention cool, summer fare. Forget the heavy sauces. Instead, combine noodles with plenty of fresh vegetables or beans. Produce and legumes add fiber, which keep you fuller longer, and disease-fighting vitamins and minerals. Noodle and vegetable dishes are also perfect for summer because they can be served cold or at room temperature. So load up, cool off and slim down!
Denise Rejent-Lee
BRICKS Kickboxing"
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