Backyard BBQ -- What to Take?

bodbuds
Jul 20, 2014
2 min read

Dear Body Buds,

Last night, I was invited to a backyard BBQ. I was told I didn't need to bring anything, so I planned, hoping there would be food there I could eat that were within Power Foods Lifestyle guidelines!

I was elated to arrive at the home and find an array of healthy power foods! Upon hearing what I do for a living in helping all you Buds be healthier and reach your goals,the hosts allowed me to make the guacamole! I used the ingredients they provided and mashed the following up all by hand. I must say, it turned out to be quite yummy! We ate the guac with black bean chips -- yes, that's combining a carb (chips) and a fat (guac), but in smaller portions (with the most key part being the awareness), it was just fine! :)

Fresh Lime Guacamole

2 large avocados

1 Tbsp. garlic salt

1 tsp. pepper

1 handful cherry tomatoes

2 limes, hand squeezed

3 Tbsp. cottage cheese (2%)

1 Serrrano pepper

1/4 c. chopped purple onion

Meanwhile, one of the hosts whipped up this impeccable salad to go with our steak!

Fruit and Feta Salad

6-8 c. leafy greens (spinach, kale, arugula, romaine)

1/2 apple, diced

1 c. blueberries

1/2 c. feta cheese, crumbled

1/2 c. chopped walnuts

*drizzled lightly with a balsamic vinaigrette

Thank you to my Alisia Packard for taking this beautiful photographs for me to share! She is a phenomenal photographer in the Salt lake area!

So, Body Buds, the next time you are invited to a backyard barbeque, hold off one the potato chips, jello, and brownies, and take these items instead!

Take it one meal, one workout, and one day at a time! :)

Love your bud,