What to Eat at Summer Outings

Summer is filled with food oriented outings - barbecues, parties, beach days and vacation, which poses the most common question people ask me: what can I eat and drink? Try not to get anxious about it - with a little planning and some education you can enjoy the rest of you summer without feeling deprived. You might even be surprised at all the foods you can eat. 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What to Eat at Summer Outings Summer is filled with food oriented outings - barbecues, parties, beach days and vacation, which poses the most common question people ask me: what can I eat and drink? Try not to get anxious about it - with a little planning and some education you can enjoy the rest of you summer without feeling deprived. You might even be surprised at all the foods you can eat.  Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert How to Create the Perfect Sandwich for Beach Days There is nothing quite like a great beach day with family and friends. But, for people with diabetes, it may not be as simple as grabbing a towel and picking up a sandwich or bagel on the way. One of the most convenient foods for the beach is a sandwich... READ NOW The Do's and Don'ts of Beverage Drinking The American Heart Association says, "Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently." But, if you are drinking beverages that are rich in calories and sugar, you can gain weight as well as increase your sugars...   READ NOW Best Barbecue Bites and Beverages for Diabetes It is possible to enjoy a barbecue without having your diabetes spiral out of control. But you need to be prepared. Learn strategies to navigate the buffet table without compromising your meal plan... READ NOW 20 Snacks for 200 Calories or Less to Satisfy Your Hunger If you are heading out for the day, whether it be to see a movie, go to an amusement park or relax at the beach, it's a good idea to pack a snack. Try one of these 20 snacks for 200 calories or less... READ NOW Featured Articles • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Make the Best Low-Carb Nachos Ever • Will A Pill Made of Egg Yolks Allow You to Eat Gluten Again? Really?? • Looking for a New Drug to Treat Celiac? You May Get One Soon • 10 Ways to Prevent Stinky Shoes and Smelly Feet • Valentine's Day Desserts You'd Never Guess Are Guilt-Free • Are tight hip muscles making your back hurt? Release out of it! • Your Start Doing List to Build More Muscle Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.