How To Make The Best Marinated Tomatoes And Cucumbers For The Summer

How To Make The Best Marinated Tomatoes And Cucumbers For The Summer

As planned, Dan and I made it down to the farmer’s market this Saturday. I know I say it each week, but Saturday mornings are my favorite! And this one didn’t let me down.

Because I had made the best iced coffee ever (recipe to come), we decided to skip out on grabbing a cup downtown… that way we would have our hands free and instead we could enjoy a glass of chilled coffee at home during breakfast.

Call me a weirdo, but I don’t drink coffee back to back, so if I know we’re getting a cup from a cafe, I will skip out at home and drink plain water with my breakfast.

I was so impressed with our farmer’s market bag! My mom got me this basket for Easter and each week I have forgotten to take it with us. Oh no, not this time though!

Thanks to smart Dan for hanging it on the door the night before. No way I was going to leave it behind.

We filled this thing to the brim! By far the best week in terms of staying on budget!

For $19, this is what ended up in our basket:

• Vidalia onions
• Beets
• Lettuce
• Wild Spinach
• Tuscan Kale (this is a new thing for us)
• Tomatoes (2 huge ones)
• Cucumbers (3)
• Eggplant
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Bell peppers (2)

In fact, since we had leftover cash we treated ourselves by stopping by the fruit bar. We had a late lunch planned so I thought this would tie us over.

Dan had a tropical smoothie, I had a “Radio Flyer Juice”. It was my first juice experience and I have to say I wasn’t a fan. I think it was a texture thing and that if it had been thicker like a smoothie instead of water, I would have enjoyed it more.

My juice included: beets, carrots, apple, and celery. It was alright… but I couldn’t finish it. I just kept looking up at Dan while he happily slurped up his thick shake wishing we could trade.

Summertime Marinated Tomatoes and Cucumbers

Then we headed home where I got straight down to business turning this:

Into this:

This is really easy!

This always makes me thing of being a kid. My mom would make this for me all the time and I would easily eat it all in a day! At least it’s healthy!

Original article and pictures take www.liftingrevolution.com site

How to Eat Like a Football Fan and NOT Gain Weight

How to Eat Like a Football Fan and NOT Gain Weight

Football season is in full swing — this means games will be played each week and that always involves food.

How do you eat like your favorite guy (a football fan) without gaining weight in the process?

It’s about smart choices and portion control…

Here are a few tips to keep your waist in check while still enjoying your tailgate time:

1. Fill up on the healthy veggies — Your guy is begging for carrot and celery sticks…with ranch dip. Consider concocting your favorite veggie dip using fat free greek yogurt or sour cream.

2. Depending on which cycle you’re on, make 1 oz turkey or beef meatballs with your favorite low-carb, low-sugar barbecue sauce. Who needs a bun when you’ve got savory little snacks to munch on?

3. Fill up on fiber. Yes, eat apples and and add low-fat cheese (in moderation) for that extra treat.

4. Exercise the morning of a game so you feel like you can have a little extra of this or that. Coming into a tailgate party with calories already burned is a great way to start your game.

5. Keep alcohol to a minimum. If you’re in Cycle 3, have a glass of wine or a 12oz beer. Just one.

6. Chicken is your friend — nothing is better than munching on grilled chicken skewers during a game. Try different low-carb, low-sugar dipping sauces for added flavor and zing!

7. Drink plenty of water — water is your best friend during game time. Not only does it keep you hydrated and help push fiber along, it also keeps you feeling fuller longer so you don’t feel like you need to eat during the entire game. For an added twist, try a lemon or lime wedge.

Original article and pictures take 17ddblog.com site