Back To Basics

OK, the Fourth of July is over. I know that some of you may be on vacation still, but lets start the summer with the basics. Let's not make this more difficult than it needs to be. Consume at least 5 servings of fruits and veggies each day. Get in 2 dairy. Eat protein and whole grains. 2 Servings of oils. 6 glasses of water. Get out your tracker and plan for 3 meals and 2 snacks every day. Include protein with every meal and some snacks, to keep you full. Breakfast - Egg Beaters, spinach and mushrooms, whole wheat bread (protein, veggie whole grain). Lunch - romaine lettuce, tuna, vinegar and tsp oil, yogurt (veggie, protein, oil, dairy). Have plenty of cooked protein, fruit, and dairy in the fridge and Birdseye Frozen Steamfresh veggies in the freezer. For some variety or for when you don't have time, buy a few frozen dinners(and store them in FRONT of the ice cream) and add some veggies and salad for a quick meal.

Keep these foods on hand so you won't get hungry. We never make good decisions on and empty stomach. Of course, the work is in the shopping. But once you have what you need, the combinations are limitless. And don't forget to take the food with you. You can't eat what you don't have. Which sometimes is a good thing...