Just some ideas for the holiday weekend to stay healthy

This weekend is the 4th of July. Most of us have BBQ's, family reunions, camping trips, or lake weekends to attend. The fun with family & friends will most likely revolve around FOOD. The problem is this... most of the food we love to share with our families and friends are NOT good for us! Lots of our side dishes are loaded with mayonaise and even if it started out being a vegetable, what we do to it, well takes away any nutritional value. Here are a few pointers and ideas to help keep you healthy during these fun holiday weekends!

• Make a tossed salad full of mixed greens, lots of raw chopped veggies, some beans or egg for protein, and even some nuts and fruit. Offer vinigarette dressings or low fat options.
• Choose to eat lean cuts of grilled meats with minimum sauces on them, such as grilled chicken or a kabob that also is accompanied by some veggies!
• STAY hydrated...by this I mean with water first and foremost, keep any alcoholic drinks to a minimum and don't drink too much juices! Unsweet tea would be another good option.
• If you really cannot resist some potatoe salad and coleslaw or a deviled egg...just keep it in moderation! A bite or two and that's it!
• As for dessert...well, that's my weakness too. I always fix some for my kids and then take a bite of theirs!

Most of all, enjoy your self and have fun with your family and friends!