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Smart Summer Snacking

by — Last updated: 2022-06-08 in Nutrition & Dieting

You don’t feel like eating healthily, and there are plenty of non-diet friendly foods everywhere. Don’t use this as an excuse to slip up though - there are plenty smarter summer snacks options available.

Summer Snacking Guidelines

As soon as the sun comes out and the evenings start getting longer, everyone’s in the mood for summer. Many people see summer as a disaster in terms of diet though, as there are plenty of potential summer foods just waiting for you to give in to them, and blow your diet. Ice cream, sandwiches, alcohol, pastries and cakes are all classic summer foods that are packed with calories, contain little to no nutrients and won’t do your waistline any good whatsoever.

What can you do to avoid giving into unhealthy temptations — while still giving your taste buds something to feast on?

 
 

Good Burgers

Get yourself a good quality burger with a high meat content – preferably 95 percent or higher. Cook it on the grill until it’s done to your liking, then place it between two crisp, firm lettuce leaves. This works amazingly well – the leaves give it a great crunch, mean you can hold it like a burger, and you won’t miss the bun at all. For dressings, add some deli mustard, hot sauce, or some low sugar ketchup.

Any Type of Seasonal Fruit

My grocery store offered cantaloupes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, bananas, and physalis today, along with some tasty mangoes. By buying what's in season, you will save money as well as enjoying fruits when they are at their tastiest. 

Cucumbers

Staying hydrated should be one of your priorities in summer, and since cucumbers are 96 percent water, you can't go wrong with them. Incorporate them into salads or add them to cucumber water.

Zoodles

Zucchini noodles are easy on the calorie count, very tasty, and may be enjoyed cold, too.

Decadent Salads

Yes, true, those rich dressings won't do you any favors, but you will still get plenty of healthy and tasty seasonal veg that can only make you healthier. Dig in!

By now you should hopefully realize that summer dieting shouldn’t be an issue, in fact, be grateful! There is so much tasty, healthy food on offer during the Summer months, that you can make your diet healthier, and even more delicious than normal, simply by swapping your normal food for some smart Summer snacks.