Sunny days rhyme with outdoor meals, barbecues and aperitifs with loved ones. These moments of conviviality are part of the pleasures of summer and are not incompatible with a balanced diet. A few simple guidelines allow you to fully enjoy yourself while maintaining good balance, without depriving yourself.
1. Pleasure above all
Summer meals are first and foremost moments of sharing and pleasure, essential to well-being. A balanced diet does not consist of denying yourself these pleasures, but of integrating them harmoniously. An occasional festive meal has no impact on the overall balance.
2. Take care of the accompaniments
| Reflex | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Salads and raw vegetables | Freshness, fiber, lightness |
| Grilled vegetables | Barbecued variety |
| Reasonable portions | Balance without frustration |
| Fruit dessert | Light sweetness |
On the barbecue, accompanying grilled meats with salads, raw vegetables and grilled vegetables brings freshness and fiber. Seasonal fruits make perfect, light and tasty desserts.
3. Some guidelines for cooking
When grilling, it is advisable to avoid overly charring the food and not to directly expose the food to the flames. Favoring quality meats, varying with fish or vegetables, and cooking well without excess are good reflexes.
4. Alcohol and conviviality
Summer meals are often accompanied by alcoholic drinks. Alcohol should be consumed in moderation: it quenches thirst poorly, provides calories and promotes dehydration in hot weather. Alternating with water is a good reflex, especially in summer.
- Accompany grilled vegetables and salads
- Avoid overly charring foods
- Consume alcohol in moderation and alternate with water
- Enjoy festive meals without feeling guilty
Reconciling pleasure and balance is entirely possible: summer is made for enjoying yourself in good company.
💡 tips to remember
- Summer meals are first and foremost moments of sharing: an occasional festive meal has no impact on the overall balance.
- I accompany the grill with salads, raw vegetables and grilled vegetables for freshness and fiber.
- For cooking, I avoid overly charring the food and direct exposure to flames.
- Alcohol quenches thirst poorly and promotes dehydration in hot weather: I consume it in moderation and alternate with water.
- Reconciling pleasure and balance is possible: I enjoy festive meals without feeling guilty.
