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Frito-Lay Tips and Chip/Dip Bowl

‘Barbeque’ and ‘summer’ are two words that go hand-in-hand. They bring to mind ribs, potato salad, hamburgers, cake, and a lot of fattening foods. But picnics and cook-outs don’t have…

TerriAnn van Gosliga

TerriAnn van Gosliga

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‘Barbeque’ and ‘summer’ are two words that go hand-in-hand. They bring to mind ribs, potato salad, hamburgers, cake, and a lot of fattening foods. But picnics and cook-outs don’t have to be diet-killers.

I was a bit surprised when Frito-Lay contacted me with healthy summer tips. I forget that they are also the makers of Sun Chips, Tostitos, and the new Baked! lines which are all guilt-free snacks. I really enjoyed the suggestions they shared and thought you might as well.

1. Dips help you take in more veggies or replace the mayo/bbq sauce. They are also great with Lay’s Classic Potato Chips.
Combine the following and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes:

  • 1 cucumber, shredded
  • 1 cup nonfat, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • Salt to taste

2. Use whole grains (i.e. whole wheat buns). Tostitos Scoops! tortilla chips have 8 grams of whole grains and taste great with a homemade Chipotle Salsa. Combine the ingredients below and chill before serving:

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 ½ tbsp chipotle chilies chopped
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 jar Tostitos® Salsa

3. Portion control. This is something we have been trying to apply and it has really helped keep our weight down. Use a smaller plate and fill it with 1/2 veggies, 1/4 whole grains, and 1/4 lean meat.

Eating better means feeling better. That all boils down to having more energy to spend on chasing after the kids!

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