Its here! Summer season is upon us. The weather is warm, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, I have an awful cold 
Yup, its true but I am stopping at nothing! I will enjoy myself this weekend! Baseball tournament and poolside grilling is the plan. To get you started on all the possible healthy indulging, I am going to share a couple of my fav healthy grilling recipes that will not destroy all the hard work you’ve done throughout the year. Its important to have fun and stay on track. Feel confident and beautiful. There is nothing worse than seeing everyone enjoy all the great yummy’s provided during summer parties because of fear that your going to put the weight back on. This is terrible for the psychy and simply awful for the overall health of your mind and body. If you hold yourself back from eating something you truly want the inevitable will happen. You will find yourself binging and attacking the fridge late at night or when no one is watching. The best thing to do is prepare healthy dishes that you can truly enjoy, or if you are at a party that is not figure friendly use portion control. Don’t eat the whole burger, cut it in half and load on the veggies or salad. If all fails and the party your at has nothing but ribs and chips, stick to the protein only, and when the time is right, politely have a matter of fact conversation with the host/hostess and talk about all the great alternatives to healthy grilling. Remember no one likes a reformed preacher, so tread lightly 
Utilize the woman’s best trait of reverse psychology Now, get ready to enjoy two of my fav recipes courtesy of Women’s Health Magazine
Turkey Gorgonzola Burger~ my mouth is watering already! Que Rico
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 3 oz. Gorgonzola cheese, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained & chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 6 100% Whole Grain buns
- 6 tsp barbecue sauce
- shredded cabbage
1. Preheat grill to medium. Combine first five ingredients with salt & pepper to taste in a bowl. Lightly mix together and form 6 patties. Brush them with oil.
2. Grill burgers for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until the internal temp. is 165 degrees F. Toast buns and serve. Garnish with barbecue sauce and cabbage.
Simple, delish, and so good for you! REMEMBER barbecue sauce could be loaded with sodium and carbs. Make sure you read the labels when searching for the perfect one to add to your dish. You don’t want to ruin it with the sauce. Which is why I have provided a healthy barbecue sauce for your enjoyment No grilling is complete without barbecue sauce!
Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tsp veggie oil
- 1/2 med red onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 8oz. can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 1Tbs Pure Honey *I use honey instead of brown sugar
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp spicy mustard
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
1. In a skillet, warm oil over med heat and cook onion about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Sauce will keep in fridge for a month.
*Makes 2 cups: Per tablespoon~ 11 cal, 0 g fat, 2 g carbs, 75 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein.
Have a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend! Be safe & Get Moving
Besos y Abrazos….xoxo “…..Barbara por Atras, Barbara por Alante, y Siempre Barbara por Adentro!”
