Good Morning Everyone!

 

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and it’s the perfect weekend to kick off BBQ’s and cookouts!!  We all have our favorite things we like to grill whether it’s chicken, steak, burgers, fish or even some deliciously marinated Portobello mushrooms!!  Side dishes can be a bit tricky if you’ve decided to eat healthier but you still want to enjoy some of your favorites.  So, below I will list a few healthified favorites but I would also like to encourage you practice mindful eating.  WHAT?!?!?!  Yes, mindful eating…it’s more than just seeing food and accepting in your mind that you love it and are going to eat it.

During any meal you eat, try these 2 things:

1. Chew each bite of food at least 10x (If you read the email I sent out last week you would’ve learned the recommended amount of times we should chew our food is 30!!!  We need to start somewhere though)
2. Put your fork down in between bites instead of being tempted to shovel the next bite of food in as soon as possible.  Enjoy the taste of your food and the company you are with!

Recipes!

Zucchini Rice Casserole: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7593

Macaroni Salad: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/17418

Country Potato Salad: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7348

Deviled Eggs: http://www.eatingwell.com/print/7008

Enjoy a safe and deliciousy healthy holiday weekend!!!!!!  Don’t forget about sunscreen!