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Summertime is traditionally burger time. Who wouldn’t love to bite into a juicy burger at a cookout? But many burgers are topped with calorie-laden toppings. Finding the healthy burger is the ideal solution.

Begin with a healthy bun. Switch your bun to whole wheat or whole grain.

Condiments are usually low-cal – but read labels. Ketchup often has a high sugar content. Switch to a low-fat mayo. A popular choice is mustard which is very low in calories but packs on lots of flavor.

Veggies are an ideal choice to “top” your burger. Try fresh or grilled veggies like onions, peppers (sweet or regular), tomatoes, spinach, lettuce and avocado. A burger topped with veggies lowers the calories and adds lots of fiber and a serving of vegetables.

Many love cheese on their burger – but this choice can add lots of calories. The trick is to use shredded cheese and sprinkle a bit on for flavor. You’ll get enough cheese in each bite for a good taste, but not so much to have added calories and fat.

In the past few months, Greek yogurt has been taking the U.S.A. by storm. You can find it in many grocery stores and delis. Greek yogurt has a very distinctive taste. This thick and rich tasting yogurt is not like other traditional types of yogurt available. Many who’ve tried Greek yogurt simply fall in love with it at first spoonful!

There are many reasons to love Greek yogurt. This yogurt has a rich and creamy taste. Even when you choose the fat free version, it tastes just as rich and creamy as the fuller fat version. Best of all, Greek yogurt has lots of protein; many containers will tell you they have 20 grams per serving! This is a terrific way to have a light lunch that is so healthy for you or get a healthy snack that you know will taste delicious.

You can often find Greek yogurt with a side dish of honey, dip the honey into the yogurt for a sweet and indulgent taste. Try adding some sliced nuts to the honey for a richer treat. Or eat your Greek yogurt with fruit.

Summertime is picnic time. One of the biggest challenges with picnics is transporting and storing the food. Some types of foods are better than others. While many foods are delicious, it is best to choose foods you don’t think will spill or spoil in the hot sun. A picnic should be enjoyed and not remembered as a troublesome event.

Sandwiches are one of the easiest picnic foods. You don’t have to make your sandwiches boring and everyday. Try some unique ingredients like a fancy mustard or hot peppers. Think of your favorite sandwich combinations to order at the deli and all of the little ingredients they add to make them special.

Food storage is one of the biggest challenges with picnics. Always try to choose a picnic spot that has some shade so you can put the food in the shade. Remember that the sun will move and the shade won’t last. Add ice packs to your picnic hamper to keep things cold. Things should be sealed tightly to keep them dry and also to keep things cool. Remember: when in doubt – throw it out!

Sweet desserts are a great idea for picnics. Try making homemade cookies, brownies or even a pie as a special treat. Most of us don’t bake all the time so this will be something special to be enjoyed.

Some picnic foods are quite popular – but they are actually the hardest to store and run the risk of spoiling. Potato salad and macaroni salad are beloved picnic foods but also have mayonnaise in them and also can be quite messy if they spill. Try packing tabuli salad or couscous instead which won’t spoil and are far less messy.