I spent yesterday at the beach relaxing in the sun. On the boardwalk surrounded by waffles with ice cream, funnel cake, butterfly fries, fried Oreos, pizza, etc., I began to worry. Could it be possible that there was nothing even partially healthy? Is it a requirement that when you go to boardwalk, you must pay $10 and gain 10 pounds? Do I eat these items because there really is nothing else? I practically HAVE to eat it...I guess it's OK if I have no other choices, right? WRONG!
Eating junk food because it's everywhere is no excuse. I made a delicious mango banana smoothie in minutes at home and enjoyed it in the car on the way to the beach. For lunch, I had steamed clams and an ahi tuna wrap, which I enjoyed more than any of the fatty sugary concoctions and stayed full all day. Often I try to remake junk food into a healthier version. It's pretty easy to do with pizza by choosing whole wheat crust, natural sauce and lots of healthy toppings. Grilled sweet potatoes are a delicious alternative to French fries. Ice cream can work in moderation as a treat. Deep fried batter on its own (funnel cake) or covering something (Oreos) is unfortunately just better left out. Did you really think I was going to tell you how to make healthy fried Oreos? There are some foods with so little nutritional value that they aren't makeover worthy.
So my three beach/boardwalk dining tips are:
1. Be prepared by bringing food
2. Search a little and you will probably find a decent option
3. When oil and sugar are the main ingredients, it's best to just say it's not worth it.
Your body will thank you!
Eating junk food because it's everywhere is no excuse. I made a delicious mango banana smoothie in minutes at home and enjoyed it in the car on the way to the beach. For lunch, I had steamed clams and an ahi tuna wrap, which I enjoyed more than any of the fatty sugary concoctions and stayed full all day. Often I try to remake junk food into a healthier version. It's pretty easy to do with pizza by choosing whole wheat crust, natural sauce and lots of healthy toppings. Grilled sweet potatoes are a delicious alternative to French fries. Ice cream can work in moderation as a treat. Deep fried batter on its own (funnel cake) or covering something (Oreos) is unfortunately just better left out. Did you really think I was going to tell you how to make healthy fried Oreos? There are some foods with so little nutritional value that they aren't makeover worthy.
So my three beach/boardwalk dining tips are:
1. Be prepared by bringing food
2. Search a little and you will probably find a decent option
3. When oil and sugar are the main ingredients, it's best to just say it's not worth it.
Your body will thank you!