Despite my indulgence in “junk food” I will however, be sure to add some foods with nutritional value to the menu at the picnics I attend. My favorite summer foods to take are salads with lots of fresh veggies or fruit. It is perfect for a hot summer day. My obsession right now is watermelon. The great thing about watermelon is that it can be really fun. Everyone has seen the baskets cut from the watermelon filled with fruit salad but you can be even more creative.
I wish I had the talent to make some of the creations that I found on watermelon.org. They all look great and like fun. Not to mention the creativity lures people straight to something that has nutritional value. My kids can not resist a watermelon that is carved to look like a shark! Most likely fruit will be one of the only healthy things I can convince them to eat this weekend so making it fun can only be an added bonus. The nutritional benefits are great too. Watermelon is high in vitamin A, vitamin C and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps to prevent some cancers. It is also low in calories so it won’t add too much to the already high calorie meals we will be eating.
I’m not sure what I will make out of a watermelon, but I have to try to make something. I’ll post a picture next week. I’ve made a choice to find something healthy to add to the menu for our cookouts this weekend, think about what you might be able to bring that is a little healthier to all of the cookouts you are attending this weekend. It might be veggies, or fruit, it might just be making sure you have unsweetened iced tea and water available. Be creative! Have a Happy, Safe & Healthy Fourth of July!
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