In a season that celebrates at the ballpark or in the backyard, get 10 tips for making healthier choices
Whether you’re headed to a grad party, hosting a barbeque or catching a baseball game, a little bit of planning can help you stick with nutritious habits. Try these 10 tips this summer:
- Eat before you go to an event, so you don’t overdo it at the outing
- Hydrate before, during and after the event
- Look for options that are purely or largely comprised of fruits or veggies—summer brings a bounty of fresh produce like corn on the cob
- Eat vegetarian for the event and choose a veggie burger or veggie kebobs
- At the ballpark seek out options where protein is the primary star—look for things like pork chop on a stick, shrimp skewers or grilled chicken
- If you’re heading to a potluck, bring a nutritious dish
- At a BBQ, fill up on veggies first—think crudités and salad
- If you’re grilling in the backyard, change things up by throwing fish or a turkey burger on the grill
- Focus on favorites, and try to limit them to once in awhile
- During or after an event, get in some physical activity—play outside with your kids, head out for a run or get a sweat session in at the gym