With nicer weather comes BBQs, picnics and parties galore. As we always say, you don’t need to sacrifice taste or tradition just because you are on a healthy regimen. On the contrary, we have numerous delicious recipes perfect for the whole gang to enjoy. So dig in—the healthy way—with these delicious and healthy recipes that have you covered from the first sip to the last bite!
This delicious Cucumber and Dill Salad is light, refreshing and flavorful. It’s not as creamy as the dill dip described above, but it’s definitely just as tasty! Get the recipe here.
This Spicy Peanut Slaw is like a party in your mouth! Word to the wise: Double up this delicious recipe because it won’t last long. Get the recipe here.
Fear not! This former calorie-buster has received a nutritional make-over while keeping all the taste and nostalgia of summers past. So read up and make the swaps for the perfect side dish to any BBQ meal. Get the recipe here.
Take advantage of in-season watermelon while it lasts. This summer salad is perfect on its own as a flex meal or pared down and paired with other BBQ treats. Get the recipe here.
Just like football, weight loss requires a strategy. Who knows better about a successful game plan than a Hall of Fame Quarterback? Long-term Nutrisystem ambassador Dan Marino shares his Getting Started Game Plan for a weight loss win. From perfecting your playbook to huddling with a coach, check out Dan’s top tips for success on Nutrisystem . 1. Get the NuMi App Every player needs a playbook. For Nutrisystem, that playbook is the NuMi app . It’s our FREE tracking app that’s easy to use and fits perfectly into your weight loss game plan. Easily keep track of your daily meal plan, water intake, exercise and weight loss progress in one organized place. NuMi also has fun tracking challenges and provides easy access to healthy recipes, The Leaf and our a la carte shop. You even have the possibility of getting a surprise message from Dan himself! “The NuMi app is full of rewards and tips to keep you motivated,” says Dan. NuMi 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Our Free Tracking App Rea...
We celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22. A day that marks the birth of the modern environmental movement. So, this year for Earth Day, let’s talk trash! More specifically, food waste. Now, you may be saying to yourself, “ why on earth are we talking about food waste on a weight loss blog ?” Let’s start with the fact that food waste in American (and around the world really) is a big problem – so much so that USDA research tells us the average American household throws out about $1,500 worth of groceries each year. At a time when food prices are soaring higher and higher every day at the grocery store, this alone may be a good reason to start thinking about how much food you and your family throw out each day. But, when it comes to nutrition, one study reported on average that Americans waste about one pound of food per person EVERY DAY , with most of that food waste in the form of nutritious fruits and vegetables. So, while many of us purchase fruits and vegetables to eat a he...
Iced tea is the perfect refreshment for warm summer days. It cools you from the inside out and keeps you hydrated. And here’s a bonus: cold drinks have been shown to help overweight people reduce their body mass index through a process called “ thermogenesis .” Unsweetened iced tea is flavorful yet has no calories, so you can drink as much of it as you want. If you’re on Nutrisystem , it will count towards your daily water goal. Better yet, you can pump up the taste with ingredients that don’t load on the calories. Iced tea is easy and fun to make. In fact, you can choose from a few different brewing methods depending on your time and tastes. Learn how to make iced tea with these three simple methods: 1. Fastest: Hot Tea + Ice You can have glass of iced tea ready to drink in about 15 minutes by brewing a cup of hot tea, allowing it to cool, then adding ice. When making tea, avoid using water that’s been sitting in a kettle or that has been previously boiled. It may have picked up...
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