With BBQ’s and 4th of July picnics running rampant every summer, it’s important to learn some healthy versions of your favorite 4th of July recipes. Here you can read some of my favorites! Try a couple of them at your next 4th of July celebration and enjoy all the yumminess that this holiday brings, while still staying on track with your Weight Watchers program.
Posted on August 15th, 2011 Coleslaw is pretty much always a staple at any summer picnic or BBQ. And if you are a Weight Watcher, most of those coleslaw recipes can have some pretty scary stats. But try making this slimmed down version instead, and you’ll satisfy your craving for crisp and creamy coleslaw, but you’ll only be sacrificing 2 Points + for each 1 cup serving!
Posted on August 2nd, 2011 Try this classic American Macaroni Salad Recipe at your next picnic or barbeque this summer, and enjoy a low calorie side dish that tastes so good, it’s hard to believe it’s Weight Watchers friendly. Each 1 cup serving has just 4 Points +, and trust me when I tell you that it is not lacking in fabulous flavor or creamy texture at all
Posted on July 12th, 2011 Nothing says summer like barbecuing on the grill and I will pretty much eat anything that’s been coated with a tasty BBQ sauce and cooked over an open flame! One of my all time favorite Weight Watchers Grilling Recipes involves barbecuing slices of sweet potatoes….YUM!
Posted on June 30th, 2011 Another great, low calorie summer salad recipe, this deliciously minted Zucchini Salad is real treat. With just 1 Points + per serving, this dish offers another tasty way to bulk up on veggies to help you stay full, feel satisfied and lose weight. It also makes a great pairing with other entrees that may be higher in Points Plus, so it helps to balance out the overall total of Points Plus consumed.
Posted on June 29th, 2011 The lemon thyme butter puts a delicious spin on a traditional Grilled Corn on the Cob Recipe, and what a spin it is!! Sweet, buttery, and crisp, it’s hard to feel like you are a Weight Watcher when you are indulging in this. At just 3 Points + per serving, it makes a perfect low calorie 4th of July Recipe, or to serve as a tasty and healthy side dish with your family dinner this summer.
Posted on June 28th, 2011 If you want a delicious low calorie salad recipe that’s easy to make and would make a great addition to your Weight Watchers 4th of July Recipes, then you came to the right place today! This Broccoli Bacon Salad Side Dish Recipe is a wonderful and healthy addition to just about any meal.