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Have a Happy and Healthy Fourth of July!

Posted in General Information on June 30th, 2011 by maffleck – Be the first to comment

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate and enjoy the fun and sun and our country’s independence. If you are like most Americans, you will celebrate by barbequing in the backyard with friends and family, and much to the chagrin of your registered dietitian and personal fitness trainer, you will feast on fat-laden meats and sugar-filled treats. However, there are plenty of healthy Fourth of July recipes so you can enjoy the holiday without any guilt. By fixing healthy BBQ recipes, you can feel free to enjoy the holiday and be healthier because of it!

Grilled Corn Salad

Corn_Salad

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Total time: 35 Minutes
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

Ears of corn:
6
 Chopped Cilantro:
1/4 cup
 Chopped tomato:
1
 Finely chopped onion:
1/2
Scallions chopped:
2
 Finely diced yellow bell pepper:
1 cup
 Olive oil:
1/4 cup
 Lemon juice:
1 Lemon
 Salt and Pepper:
To Taste

Directions:
Shuck corn and place on grill and cook until corn is tender and there are grill marks. Take cobs inside and cut the kernels off and place in a large bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix and set in fridge until ready to serve.

Healthy Dessert Recipes for the Fourth of July

4th of July Hamburger

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 Minutes
Total time: 30 Minutes
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:

Low Fat Whipped Topping (Thawed):
1 Tub
 Blueberries:
1 Carton
 Sliced strawberries:
1 Carton
 Sugar-free angel food cake (Cubed):
1
Sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding:
1 Box

Directions:
In a large trifle dish, alternate layers of angel food cake, pudding, whipped toppings, and berries (in that order), until all the dish is entirely filled up. Chill until ready to serve.

Flag Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 Minutes
Total time: 40 Minutes

Ingredients:

Blackberries (Thawed):
1 Carton
Blueberries:
1 Carton
Strawberries:
1 Carton
Cherries:
1 Carton
Bananas (Sliced):
2
Lemon juice (To keep bananas from browning):
1/8 tsp.
Sprigs of mint :
A Few

Directions:
Combine the fruit in a big bowl and let sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes in order for the juices to come together and for the mint to lend its flavor to the salad.

What are your favorite Fourth of July recipes?