Tips For Staying on Track at Summer Doings… #NsNation

Disclosure:  I received this program and meals in exchange for sharing my honest opinion.

With Nutrisystem you automatically get assigned a counselor and I will say my counselor is great!  I have emailed her questions and she not only gets back to me but also emails me to see how things are going.  Recently she sent me some tips for eating while at summer parties and doings.  With Memorial Day, I hadn’t even thought about how I would be eating BBQ and salads, rather than my usual Nutrisystem meal.  I thought it was a nice touch that she reached out and gave me some tips on eating.

Side Dishes

Mixed Green Salad with Fat Free Dressing
Veggies (Celery, Carrots, Radishes, Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes) with Low Fat Dip
Low Fat Cheese with Whole Wheat Crackers
Hummus & Whole Wheat Pita Bread Slices
Pasta salad (Whole Wheat) made with Fat Free or Low Fat Dressing
Potato or Macaroni salad made with Low Fat or Fat Free Mayo or Mustard
Baked Potato Chips & Tortilla Chips
Coleslaw (Made with Vinegar)
Shrimp cocktail with Fresh Lemon
Mixed Nuts (Unsalted)
Baked Beans
Corn on the Cob- Boiled or Grilled
Pretzels (Unsalted)

Entrees

NutriSystem Flame Broiled Beef Patty or Chicken Breast
Grilled Veggies (Asparagus, Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Onions, Zucchini)
Turkey or Soy Dog with a Whole Wheat Roll
Turkey or Veggie Burger with a Whole Wheat Roll
Grilled Fish (Salmon, Tuna), Shrimp, Scallops
Grilled Tofu,
Grilled Steak (Choose Lean Cuts)
Grilled Turkey or Chicken Sausage
BBQ chicken (Choose Lean Cuts)
Sandwiches (Whole Wheat Roll or Wrap with Lean Deli Meats & Cheese)
Boiled Clams or Lobster,
Grilled Kabobs (For Veggies, Meats, Seafood or Fruits)- See Recipe Below!

Extras

Lettuce, Tomato Slices, Onion Slices
Relish, Ketchup, Mustard, Salsa
Fat Free Mayo & Non Hydrogenated Oil Spread (Benecol)
Peppers, Pickles, Cucumbers
Whipped Topping (Fat-Free)
Grilling Blends (Sodium Free), Lemon wedges

Desserts

Fruit Salad (Grapes, Cantaloupe, Honeydew Melon, Cherries, Peaches, Mango)
Watermelon (Enjoy it for the Day. It is not a Low GI Carbohydrate!)
NutriSystem Dessert (Avoid Chocolate Items as they may melt!)
Fruit kabobs with Yogurt Dip (Low Fat or Fat Free)
Angel Food Cake, Gelatin Molds (Sugar Free)
Cookies or cupcakes (Low Fat or Sugar Free)
Frozen Yogurt, Popsicles (Sugar Free), Sorbet

Beverages

Bottled Water
100% Fruit Juice
Diet Sodas
Diet Iced Tea or Lemonade
Light Beer (In Moderation)
Light Sangria with Fresh Fruit (In Moderation)

Recipe for Grilling Vegetables & Fruits

Fruits and veggies are divine when they’re all fired up…

The grill—it’s not just for meat anymore! Firm vegetables like zucchini, corn, peppers, eggplant and onions can be placed right onto a hot grill. Baste them lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with your favorite herbs or seasonings, and grill for 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Summer squash, tomatoes, and carrots can be wrapped in foil with seasonings and a little water. Then, just leave the foil packets on the grill for six to eight minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

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