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Health
Here are nine simple and painless strategies to try at your upcoming July Fourth barbecue, according to the Huffpost.
Eat before you go.
Eating a healthy snack before heading to your summer food fest may seem silly but it is actually one of the best ways to fend off overeating. Eating a healthy
snack, preferably with fiber and protein, will cut the edge off your hunger so that you don’t arrive at your party famished and ready to eat anything.
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Do a lap around the buffet line before filling up your plate.
Check out what foods are available in- stead of starting at the beginning of the buffet table and piling up on everything in sight. When we survey the se- lections first, we can
pick a few healthy choices while also choosing a small portion of our favorite treat food.
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Drink a glass of water or seltzer
before eating.
Oftentimes, we think we are hungry, when we really are just thirsty. So I suggest starting off with a glass of water or flavored seltzer as a way to hy- drate. Also, if we drink-
ing water, we are less likely to guzzle down sugar-laden soda.
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Try a veggie burger.
These days, with so may people follow- ing vegetarian diets, try a veggie burger if it is possible. It is a healthy addition to a summer barbecue. Give it a try.
Enjoy corn on the cob.
If you decided to skip the bun, corn on the cob makes for a great starch option. Corn on the cob is high in fiber and will
keep you feeling full for a while. And fresh corn on the cob also tastes delicious right off the grill.
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Go bun-less.
Skip the refined white bread and choos- ing a whole wheat bun, if available, or skip the bun altogether. Choos- ing a fresh salad and topping it with a burger makes for a de-
licious and nutritious meal.
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Be patriotic for dessert.
Here’s how to be patriotic — enjoy a delicious fruit salad for dessert. Choose fresh blueberries, wa- termelon, and pear. If your host doesn’t make a fruit salad, offer to bring one.
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Choose something green.
Yes, I know it’s July Fourth, but be sure to fill up in some greens: mixed let- tuce, spinach, kale, cucum- bers, celery, or broccoli. Your host will probably offer at least one of these healthy vegetables.
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Wear tight-fitting clothes.
Wearing tight-fit- ting clothes is a simple way to remind you not to overeat. After all, you don’t want to see your belly bulge.
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