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Marie5656 Forum-Blogger© Original500© Member  Just hanging out
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Best Summer Foods for Weight Loss Lighten up your diet this summer with these refreshing foods and drinks. By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD You don’t need to starve yourself on a wacky fad diet if you want to look look better in your shorts or swimsuit this summer. The secret to weight loss is to choose healthy foods and take in fewer calories than you burn. And it's just easier to make better food choices in summertime, when heavy, high-calorie dishes seem less appealing. The best foods for weight loss in summer are light, refreshing and, most important, keep you out of the hot kitchen. The single easiest way to trim calories from your summer diet, experts say, is to load up on nature’s bounty. Produce is at its peak in summer. Delicious fruits and vegetables abound at farmers' markets and in your local grocery. Besides being low in calories, produce is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. "Enjoy fresh produce in season. You will be thrilled at how fresh, delicious, and satisfying it tastes," says Susan Moores, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association. "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." As a bonus, you can forget about portion control when it comes to fresh fruit and vegetables, Moores say. "Go for it, because it is hard to do much damage to your waistline with these super-nutritious edibles," says Moores 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 Moores loves all kind of produce but says cold soups are among her 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," says Moores, a St. Paul-based nutrition consultant. 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," says Moores. Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 3: Grilled Veggies For registered dietitian Dawn Jackson, a plate of grilled vegetables is a summertime must-have. She recommends 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:
Salads make for quick, healthy meals -- with no recipes required. "Just give the produce 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 a meal in minutes," says Moores. Or try bean or whole-grain salads, such as wheatberry and tabouli. Moore suggests flavoring your salads with herbs from the garden so you can go light on the dressing. And when adding meats or fish to your salad, she says, "think of them as an accessory to the greens, vegetables, and grains." Best Summer Weight Loss Food No. 5: Low- and No-Calorie Beverages Smoothies, sweetened specialty coffee drinks, sweetened teas and sodas -- they all go down so easily, especially when it's hot outside. But the calories add up just as easily. "Beverages can be the Achilles heel during summertime because we need to drink lots of liquids to stay cool, but liquids quench thirst and don’t usually impact our hunger," says Jackson. Jackson recommends these refreshing drinks and treats to enjoy this summer without blowing your diet:
"Cravings don't take a summer vacation and your hot-weather sweet tooth can wreak havoc on your weight loss efforts," says Jackson. "Ditch high-calorie desserts and opt for these naturally sweet treats that can tame the most ferocious sweet tooth." She suggests:
 
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Marie5656 Forum-Blogger© Original500© Member Just hanging out
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I love frozen fruit. Sometimes we will buy a big bag of frozen fruit at BJs or Sam's Club. I will put some in a container and bring it to work. By the time I am ready for lunch, the fruit is thawed enough to eat.
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cynicalninja Forum-Blogger© Original500© Member  Smiling Shinobi
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I'm going to have to go with Brian from Family Guy on this one........ "Put down the fork !". Seriously I am so glad I am comfortable with myself and don't feel the need to go on fad diets because the media says so. You are NEVER as fat and unhealthy as the media believes you think you are. Relax, you are only alive once....treat yourself in moderation. Enjoy life responsibily. Having an occassional doughnut is NOT the end of the world.
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Marie5656 Forum-Blogger© Original500© Member Just hanging out
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George Lopez had a good line when he was doing stand up. "If your jeans are too tight, buy a bigger size." I am more for healthy eating than anything else. I am considered way overweight by all standards, so I do try to stear a bit away from junk. But I like my occasional donut or candy bar too. I just do not overdo. Sometimes I'd much prefer to have the frozen fruit, or a sald over the "bad" stuff.
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