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Summer Living: Light, Lean, Lowfat And Easy

Summer Living: Light, Lean, Lowfat And Easy

It's summertime and according to the popular Gershwin song, the living is easy. Why shouldn't your entertaining be the same?

Weight management expert Jenny Craig offers a solution. "Keep your meals simple. Opt for casual barbecues and picnics instead of preparing elaborate entrees. Tap into the seasonal bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables and use them as side dishes or desserts. Think light, lean and lowfat, and you will help keep your stress level and your weight down as the temperature rises."

More Helpful Tips:

  • Snack on frozen grapes, strawberries or banana slices on hot summer days.
  • Try lowfat or nonfat salad dressings as marinades for poultry, fish and lean meats.
  • Zesty dips taste great with fat-free crackers or fresh vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower flowerets, carrot and celery sticks, squash slices and cherry tomatoes.