Food on the Fly
Hi Everyone!I do believe Summertime truly is right around the corner. I'm gearing up for a road trip and I know a lot of you are super busy with trips and things too. Here are a few sample meals from the book "The 400 Calorie Fix 400." These are sample meals that you typically find on the road, beach or BBQ. 400 calories in a perfect amount for a good meal. Check it out!
Calories on the Road
The unpredictability of the open road doesn't need to derail your diet. To stay within 400 calories, keep fresh fruits and veggies in the car, seek out whole grains, and ask for your meal exactly how you want it. Here are three great to-go combos.
Starbucks Couscous Salad & Iced Green Tea
Couscous Salad with Curried Chicken (360 calories) is packed with colorful fruits and veggies that'll pump up your beta-carotene and vitamin C. Even with the salad's citrus dressing, you have enough calories left over for a tall (12 oz), refreshing Tazo Green Shaken Iced Tea (60 calories).
Total calories: 420
Dunkin' Donuts Breakfast Sandwich & Iced Coffee
Pair an Egg White & Cheese on Wheat English Muffin (260 calories) with a medium (24 oz) Iced Latte Lite (120 calories) for a filling combo that supplies almost half your day's calcium.
Total calories: 380
Subway 6" Sandwich, Potato Chips & Apple Slices
Order the Veggie Delite on nine-grain wheat bread (230 calories) with lots of extra veggies. Multigrain, whole grain, and even regular whole wheat bread have at least double the fiber of white. Enjoy with Baked Lay's (130 calories) and a packet of apple slices (35 calories).
Total calories: 395
400 Calories at a Barbecue
To save calories while dining al fresco, follow these basic backyard barbecue rules: Enjoy lean meats and chicken without skin, pile on fruits and veggies, and opt for calorie-free beverages. Here are three ways to make a meal.
Burger & Watermelon
A 3 oz lean ground beef burger (in a bun) has just enough fat to stay moist; lettuce and tomato add extra juiciness and satisfaction (315 calories). End your meal with a 1"-thick wedge of watermelon (90 calories).
Total calories: 405
BBQ Chicken, Corn on the Cob & Strawberries with Whipped Cream
Brush 2 skinless chicken thighs with 2 Tbsp barbecue sauce as they cook for great flavor and moisture (270 calories). A medium ear of yellow corn adds phytochemicals (90 calories). For dessert, top 1/2 c strawberries with a 1 Tbsp squirt of whipped cream (40 calories).
Total calories: 400
Vegetable Kebab, Potato Salad & Beer
Cut up a small onion, a red bell pepper, a handful of mushrooms, and a small zucchini, then thread onto skewers, brush with olive oil, and grill. They're packed with vitamins, and pretty low in calories (150 calories). Eat with 1/2 c potato salad (150 calories) and a 12 oz light beer (100 calories).
Total calories: 400
400 Calories at the Beach
Most boardwalk fare is nostalgic, delicious fun, but it's also a nutritional minefield. If you're watching calories, share a treat or pick one splurge to eat as you stroll. Otherwise, here are three combos that make a (somewhat) sensible meal.
Chicken Gyro & Popsicle
Order a savory grilled gyro in a pita with a drizzle of tahini dressing and plenty of lettuce and tomato (400 calories). Most are made with dark meat, which is a bit higher in calories than breast but is much juicier. Cool off with a refreshing Popsicle (15 calories).
Total calories: 415
Corn Dog & Diet Soda
A classic 6" corn dog tastes great but is high in calories (380 calories). Keep the rest of your meal trim by washing it down with a calorie-free diet soft drink.
Total calories: 380
Salad & Ice Cream
If you're craving ice cream, start with a low-cal side salad topped with 1 Tbsp Italian dressing (50 calories). A medium vanilla soft serve takes up almost all your meal calories (330 calories).
Total calories: 380
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