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Mindful Eating in Summer: Essential Tips for Healthy Indulgence

The idea of “mindful eating” has been trending lately on social media and other news feeds, but it’s not new. It is becoming a more popular practice these days because it is a simple but effective way to maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid eating too much. Summer is a great time to begin the practice of mindful eating because you are exposed to so many temptations, from visits to the ice cream stand to backyard cookouts. Mindful eating can help you to stay on track with your weight loss while you enjoy your warm weather meals more than ever. What is Mindful Eating? Mindfulness comes from the practice of meditation and other types of focused attention. Its purpose is to help you to be focused on the present moment and the sensations that you feel at the time. You might think of it as “hyper-awareness” of yourself and the immediate surroundings. Mindful eating is a way to hold your attention on the food you are eating, its tastes and aromas, where it comes from, how it was prepa...

20 Fresh and Healthy Summer Salad Recipes

When it comes to eating fresh and healthy for summer weight loss, nothing beats a simple-to-assemble salad. But simple doesn’t have to mean boring. After all, you can only eat so many plain jane lettuce salads before they start to lose their luster. That’s why we’ve rounded up 20 of our best summer salad recipes that can boost your weight loss success. These delicious summer salads are an easy meal prep option that can be whipped up in no time. They are sure to keep you nourished and living life to the fullest this beach season! How to Build the Best. Salad. Ever. Read More Here are 20 summer salad recipes that are perfect for your weight loss menu: 1. Green Goddess Summer Salad This bright green salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Its name comes from its lovely green veggies like shredded Brussel sprouts, kale and edamame. It also features quinoa, almonds and parmesan cheese, all mixed with a tangy Dijon dressing. Thanks to all of these healthy ingredients, this sala...

10 Tips for a Healthy Home Cookout

Enjoy a healthy cookout in the comfort of your own home! Memorial Day is here and warm weather has arrived. Head to the backyard and whip up some nutritious and delicious food that fits into your Nutrisystem plan . With the right recipes and meal ideas, you can stay on track with your weight loss goals this holiday. We put together these 10 tips for making your at-home cookout a healthy occasion. 20 Healthy Memorial Day Recipes Read More Here are 10 easy tips for a healthy backyard barbecue: 1. Don’t starve yourself before the cookout. We’ve all done it—skipping meals before a big event to “save up” calories for the party spread. But when you’re trying to lose weight, this can backfire. You can get so hungry that you wind up eating even more than your planned “splurge.” Keep yourself from going so far overboard—and from showing up hangry—by keeping your blood sugar stable. Eat your Nutrisystem meals and snacks before the party and save any SmartCarbs or PowerFuels to go w...