| Monthly Newsletter July 10, 2019 |
| Morsel of the Month |
| The sun is shining and it’s time to gather around the grill with a refreshing drink. For many of us, summer is synonymous with BBQs and pool parties, but getting together with friends and family does not mean you have to abandon your healthy eating goals. Take advantage of the available fresh summer produce to create a delicious spread. Start your party with a delicious mocktail by making a fruit shrub to mix with seltzer or simply cut a bunch of your favorite fruits and infuse them in a pitcher of ice water. Instead of chips and dip, why not put out a plate of “fresh from the garden” cucumbers, snap peas, peppers and radishes and homemade or store bought hummus. Add grilled vegetable skewers to the grill alongside turkey burgers, chicken breast or shrimp. Lighten up your potato or pasta salad by using an herb-infused vinaigrette in place of a heavy mayo-based dressing. You can even grill fruit, such as peaches or pineapple, for a tasty dessert served with some honey-sweetened Greek yogurt. Want more delicious and nutritious cookout ideas? Check out our free Healthy BBQ handout on our website. Recipe Highlight If you’re looking for more ideas for your summer get-together, check out these recipes. For a fun, kid-friendly dessert to celebrate national watermelon month, try our refreshing watermelon pizza. Find your perfect summer salad in our salad round-up. Try our rhubarb shrub, swapping in any seasonal fruit, such as blueberries or peaches. This herb-infused vinaigrette would be delicious on a grilled potato salad, whole grain pasta salad or grain bowl. Everyone will love this red, white and blue watermelon salad. This bean dip is a perfect accompaniment to crisp summer vegetables. Athens Announcements Do you want even more easy nutritious meal ideas? Join us for a cooking class focusing on Five IngredientMeals at Athens Nutrition in Ardmore, PA, on Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Contact Judy Matusky at judy@athensnutrition.com for more information. Don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay up-to-date on the latest nutrition news and food finds. |
