SUPPORTIVE SEASONAL COOKOUTS

You can encourage healthy habits and still enjoy summer cookouts with family and friends with these tips:

Grilled Vegetables

• Take advantage of the variety of vegetables starting in June (like peppers and onions). Grilling is a simple way to prepare them.
• Check out this resource on seasonal produce and use this recipe for grilled vegetables all summer long.

Homemade Meals

• Instead of buying potato or pasta salad, find a simple recipe to make at home. Use yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
  
• Try this option featuring Greek yogurt and sweet potatoes
  

Stay Hydrated

• Sometimes thirst can be mistaken for hunger. It can also make you feel tired. Keep a reusable water bottle in your car, backpack, or purse to avoid feeling sluggish from dehydration.

Get Up and Move!

• After a cookout, go for a walk, swim, or play a pick-up game. Aim for 20 to 30 minutes of activity a day as an initial goal.