Dear BOLLYFITTERS,
Ahhh, it's Summer!
Summertime living may be easy, but if you’re not careful,
summer's fattening foods can really pack on the pounds. While most people are
more active during the summer, it may not be enough to burn off all the extra
calories from fattening summer treats.
Mindless Munching on Snacks!
A handful of any kind of snack won't do much harm, but eat
too much and it can sabotage your diet. Each ounce of potato chips or cheese
puffs is roughly 160 calories and 10 grams of fat. Cheese nachos will set you
back 692 calories (plus 38 g fat and 1,632 mg sodium); and a 10-cup box of
movie theater popcorn has 550 calories, 31 g fat, and 972 mg sodium. Try
snacking on fruits, veggies with light dip, or small portions of fat-free
popcorn.
Mayonnaise-Based Salads!
A small half-cup portion of typical potato salad has 180
calories and 12 grams of fat; the same amount of coleslaw has about 150
calories and 8 grams of fat. To cut calories, try making your salads with light
mayonnaise; or mix mayo with low-fat yogurt, light sour cream, or chicken
stock. Or why not try a potato salad, using more vinegar than oil? Then toss
lots of veggies into any salad to increase the fiber and nutrients.
Frozen Concoctions!
Sweet, fruity alcoholic drinks (the kind often served with
an umbrella) may go down easy, but the calories add up in a hurry. A piña
colada can range from 245-490 calories, a daiquiri from 300-800 calories, and a
Long Island iced tea can set you back 520 calories or more -- with much of it
from sugar. Instead of high calorie drinks, try wine, a wine spritzer, or a
mixed drink with seltzer and a splash of 100% fruit juice.
Satisfying Thirst Quenchers!
Staying hydrated is essential in summer, but those cold
drinks can wreak havoc with your waistline. Be careful what you choose -- if
you're drinking 12-ounce containers of sweet tea, sweetened soda, energy drinks,
juice drinks, or beer, you're probably taking in about 150 calories a pop.
Smoothies, milkshakes and cold coffee concoctions can go much higher. Keep
liquids in check and drink water or light versions of your favorite quenchers.
Refreshing Frozen Treats
A cup of soft-serve ice cream can have 380 calories and 22
grams of fat. Make it a Dairy Queen chocolate chip cookie dough blizzard and
the calories soar to 720, with 28 grams of fat! You don’t need to give up
frozen treats, just pass on the giant portions or high fat toppings. Look for
frozen desserts like sherbet, fudge bars, fruit bars, or other treats under 150
calories per serving or fruit desserts like strawberry shortcake.
Frighteningly Fattening Food
Skip the fried foods and choose a simple grilled meat or
share your treat with a friend.
High Calorie! Salad Toppers
Salads can be the perfect summer dinner: light, refreshing,
and a perfect way to get your produce and lean protein. If you top your salad
with high-calorie items, it can go from lean to fattening in a hurry.
High-calorie dressings, fried chicken strips, bacon, cheese, and croutons are
among the biggest offenders. Instead, top your greens with grilled chicken,
strips of lean meat, or eggs, then pile on the veggies and top with a light
dressing.
Try sticking to light cooling high energy foods! More on
this soon!
Cheers!
Reema Sarin
Founder ‘BOLLYFIT’
www.reemabollyfit.com
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