Simply Natural

Simply Natural

By Lisa Turner

Savor the joys of summer with our entertaining tips and fresh menu ideas (including a recipe for gluten-free fried chicken). Also: our favorite natural products for your Barbecue.

Nothing says it's summer like an outdoor party. Sultry afternoons and warm, starry nights lend themselves to al fresco dining, so take advantage with healthful, seasonal fare and great natural products.

Tired of fattening, calorie-dense foods typically served at summer parties? Focus on clean, light fare that celebrates summer produce, such as arugula, fresh herbs, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn. Lighten up the mayo in side salads, and use low-fat yogurt, lime juice, or a tangy vinaigrette. For dessert, offer fresh, in-season fruits: serve a colorful combo of melons and berries in a simple fruit salad, or skewer and grill chunks of pineapple. For beverages, try pitchers of mint lemonade, sparkling water mixed with mango juice and pomegranate seeds, and iced hibiscus tea with lime. Celebrate summer with these recipes for fresh, clean-and completely natural-takes on cookout classics.

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Better Nutrition Magazine, July 2010 Issue, Volume 72, Number 7, pages 44-50