Summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean the year's great temperature ranges or sunlight can't still damage your health.
For many Americans, Labor Day is the ultimate hurrah before kids return to school. Thus it is a time to enjoy and celebrate with friends, family, food and some of the last warm days of summer season. Whether you’re bathing in the last strong rays of summer sunlight or getting ready the bbq grill, there are many ways to enjoy the weekend without compromising your health.
Following are some of the healthy tips to enjoy Labor Day without affecting your health.
Choose your foods wisely:
- Select veggies like asparagus, zucchini, corn, peppers, onions, and portobello mushrooms as the are some of the healthier as well as best for grilling and you can also use them for making kebab instead of using red meats, which are loaded with high fat.
- And you are meat lover then you can use the meat which is based protein thus you must chose leaner ones like chicken breast, bison burgers, salmon, tuna, or shrimp.
- Fruits which are cooked on the grill add sweetness and proteins to any meal thus you should prefer to pineapple, mango, or peaches and grill them for about few minutes on each said.
Eat every three hours:
- Avoid skipping meals and sneaking in snacks throughout the day will keep your blood sugar levels stable, which means more energy for holiday celebrations.
- Consuming food in every three hours helps you to satisfy you throughout the day so you won’t get hungry and make poor food choices later.
- Stay hydrated by drinking health drinks and water.
Keep Your Food Safe from Contamination:
- Always keep your raw meat away from fruits, vegetable or any other dishes that may be provided cold to prevent cross contamination with bacteria that can grow in raw foods.
- Keep a meat thermometer handy to ensure all necessary proteins are prepared thoroughly.
- Perishable meals should not be remaining out for more than 2 hours. If it is above 90 degrees outside, no more than 1 hour.
Get Moving:
- If you are planning for giving treat then you must also plan for more physical activities as this will help you to digest foods and balance the amount of calories you eat with number of calories you burn off.
- You can also go for swimming or play some games.
- Try riding bike or walking.
Thus follow all above tips and guidelines which are given here and celebrate your Labor Day treat.