Most people feel that it s difficult to make changes. They feel they have to sacrifice taste and time. That s totally false. Downsize what you put on your plate, if you re loading it on. Fill two thirds of it with fruits and vegetables and grains, and one third with poultry, fish or meats.
Summer is prime time for the best fruits and vegetables.
Think of different ways of preparing fruits and vegetables, too. For a simple summer dessert that won t bring on swimsuit guilt, she suggests grilling fruit kabobs. Grow or buy fresh herbs, which can bring out the flavor in food, Horbiak says. If you have extra, chop them up, put them in an ice-cube tray and fill with water. Once they freeze, pop them out and put them in a plastic bag.