The countdown to summer has officially begun! Summer is just around the corner which means tons of parties, barbeques and lots of food!
We all want to look and feel our best, especially during the summer months when sandals and shorts are mandatory!
But maintaining a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle, especially during summer season, can be daunting. With the right tools and some healthy summer tips, it can be as easy as picking up a spoon!
Dietician Keri Glassman and Dannon Oikos are encouraging you to “Grab a Spoon ‘til June” with rich and creamy 0% fat Dannon Oikos® Greek nonfat yogurt to help you stay on track towards your goals while at the same time adding spice to your normal routine.
Here are some healthy summer eating tips from Keri to help you get started:
Eat better with every meal:
Focus on eating better, one meal at a time. Otherwise it can be easy to get discouraged – forget the worry! Your only mission: Make the next meal you eat nutritious, balanced and satisfying.
Watch the cravings:
Indulge but be smart about it. Fulfill that craving with a conscious indulgence – take a few deep breaths and find a healthy alternative. Satisfy your sweet tooth with Dannon Oikos® Greek nonfat yogurt – it’s nutritious but still has an incredible taste. Add some walnuts and honey to make it even sweeter.
Get moving:
Sometimes the biggest barrier to working out is just getting started! In the summer, make it as easy as possible – just get outdoors and go biking, rollerblading or go for a brisk walk.
Eat protein:
A moderate-protein balanced diet with a reasonable amount of fiber, carbohydrates and the appropriate amount of healthy fats is the best way to maintain a healthy weight. Dairy is a great source of protein and keeps you feeling full longer. Greek non-fat yogurt like Dannon Oikos® has twice the protein of regular low-fat yogurt (Oikos Greek Nonfat yogurt has 12 -14g Protein (24%DV) while regular lowfat yogurt: 5g protein (10%DV) per 5.3oz.).
Be sure to visit OikosYogurt.com for more tips, messages, advice, recipes and more – or visit them on Facebook – and when it’s snack time, don’t forget to Grab a Spoon!
Dannon Oikos also shares some fantastic recipes on their website to help shake up your diet routine.
How do you change up your eating habits in time for summer?
Tell us by leaving a comment and one lucky reader will receive a signed copy of Keri Glassman’s new book Slim, Calm, Sexy Diet!
Disclosure: I have partnered with Dannon to help promote the Dannon Oikos Greek Grab a Spoon campaign. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, which includes writing about the promotion and product. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.