7 Summer Recipes to Make Healthy Eating Exciting

Healthy meals should be part of your go-to recipes all year round, but Summer is a season particularly focused on light and healthy foods. Maybe it’s because fruits and vegetables are even more enjoyable in the summer months or maybe it’s because we’re striving to get that beach bod (even if we’re a bit behind schedule on that one…)

Either way, having some healthy, seasonally appropriate recipes on hand is a great way to make sure you’re eating well and maximizing your enjoyment of the summer. Don’t spend loads of time searching for the right meal to prepare; add these recipes, courtesy of Lifemark’s Dr. Kristen Mitteness, to your summer repertoire so you can eat well and spend more time enjoying the outdoors!
 

Breakfast Recipes

If, like most people, you live a pretty fast-paced life, you could use some more grab-and-go breakfast options. Bake a full tray of these delicious Strawberry Lemonade Muffins and you’ll be set for your work week!

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Another quick and easy way to get the nutrients you need to start the day is a smoothie. Try this Green Machine Smoothie out, and toss in protein powder if you please.

https://www.drkristenchiro.com/single-post/2016/04/14/Green-Machine-Smoothie

Lunch/Dinner Recipes

This light, refreshing Asian Chicken Salad is great for the summertime and keeps well in the fridge, so make a lot of it and bring some for lunch!

https://www.drkristenchiro.com/single-post/Asian-chicken-salad

Don’t let the name dissuade you – Dr. Kristen’s family recipe, Garbage Tuna, is refreshing, sweet, and salty, and ideal for the warm weather. 

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The best part of summer cooking is using the BBQ. Change things up with this Homemade BBQ Sauce recipe on your favorite meat; we recommend pork shoulder roast!

https://www.drkristenchiro.com/single-post/2016/06/23/Homemade-BBQ-Sauce

Desert Recipes

While these tend to be a Holiday favourite, this Lemon Bar recipe still makes for a great summertime tart, citrusy treat.

https://www.drkristenchiro.com/single-post/2017/12/04/Lemon-Bars

You can never go wrong with a good crumble, but some crumbles (much like pie) only really work during certain seasons. Which one is best for the summer? We’re thinking Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble. Give this a shot while berries are still in season!

https://www.drkristenchiro.com/single-post/2016/07/11/Strawberry-Rhubarb-Crumble

Healthy eating is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, but it doesn’t have to be boring! With these recipes, you’ve got a few options to keep things delicious and exciting this summer. Let us know which is your favourite!