Happy 4th of July!

Independence Day...also known as the day we all go to cookouts and watch fireworks.

As much fun as cookouts are, they're dangerous for us health-conscious folks. Here are a few tips from my brain to yours to stay healthy and safe today:

1. Drink lots of water: This will not only hydrate you but also fill your belly making you feel more full.
2. Stay away from the breads: It's very rare that a cookout has whole wheat buns for burgers and hot dogs. Just eat your meat without the bun! Think about it, you can taste the meat better without the bun.
3. Focus on the fruit and veggie table: Load your plate half full with fruit and veggies first. ESPECIALLY WATERMELON. Watermelon is awesome because it's not only low in calories, but it also helps to keep you hydrated. Two birds with one stone is what they say, right? (whoever "they" is).
4. Go with the light beer choice. Do I really have to explain this one?
5. Stay away from fruity cocktails: These guys tend to be pretty high in sugar-->calories. Just think about it.
6. Put on sunscreen. Somehow, mother nature decided to be nice today (well for my area at least). The sun is awesome, but lather up in sunscreen to protect your skin.

Hope these tips help today.

Yay!