Check Out The Best Summer Food For Weight Loss

By Staff

Summer is the time to get active with picnics, summer cocktails, barbecues and innumerable trips to the ice cream shop which usually means consuming a lot more calories than any time in the year. If you are worried about all that extra pounds that you may earn this summer, then here are summer foods especially for weight loss. Try them and see the difference yourself.

Special Summer Food For Weight Loss

Chilled Soups : Chilled soups like gazpacho or cucumber-dill that contain lots of chunky vegetables are a good low-calorie dishes. Experts state that they are a great way to start a meal as these soups will fill the stomach thus forcing you to eat less at the meal.

Grilled vegetables : a plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have. Use grilled onions, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, eggplant, asparagus, and garlic to make dishes like, grilled vegetable and goat cheese salads, grilled vegetable pitas, and fresh herb pasta.

Watermelon : Half of the watermelon comes from water. This is a sure energizer after returning from a long hot ride. It"s a wonderful way to satisfy thirst and a yearn for something sweet.

Boiled Corn : A research states by having boiled corn than grilling ones, you will save about 10 grams of fat and 30 to 100 calories.

Fruit-Based Desserts :People with sweet tooth can wreak havoc on their weight loss efforts. Here are some fruit based deserts that can help you guys; grilled pineapple with rum and pecans, grilled white peaches with blackberries and honey, frozen and dark cherries and frozen grapes.

Salads : Have a meal in few minutes by just following this simple procedure; a quick rinse, slice, dice, toss fruits, vegetables, low-fat cheese, a handful of toasted nuts with some salad greens and a light raspberry or ginger vinaigrette, along with a whole-grain roll and you have your healthy and delicious salad ready. If you would like to add any meat or fish to your salad, remember to add them in very small quantity, just like an accessory to the greens, vegetables, and grains.

Low- and No-Calorie Beverages :

Calories add up easily with major summer drinks we crave for like smoothies, sweetened specialty coffee drinks, sweetened teas and sodas. Not to worry, here are some refreshing drinks and treats to enjoy this summer without blowing your diet,

  • White Wine Spritzer : 5 ounces white wine mixed with 3 ounces lemon/lime seltzer water.
  • Root Beer or Orange Dream Float : 1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt in 12 ounces of diet root beer or orange soda.
  • Tart Lemon Pom Spritzer : 12 ounces of lemon sparkling water mixed with the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. Serve it over ice.
  • Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.