Savor the final summer days with these Medical Weight Loss Clinic super food ideas

Summer is a time for creativity when it comes to healthy eating. The season’s warmest days are numbered, but everyone still wants to beat the heat with drinks and meals to keep them cool, and Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients are looking for ways to be successful in their weight loss journey with busy calendars of final summer vacations, kids’ sports, and back to school events.

The Canton clinic duo of manager Monifa Khorshid and medical staffer Dalia Hassan get it. They say patients are always asking for ideas to help them on long car trips or spending days at the ball field watching their kids play. They have several supplements and recipe ideas to help you stay on track this summer. 

Berry Supplement Ice Cubes

Canton Clinic Manager Monifa Khorshid and Medical Staffer Dalia Hassan at Medical Weight Loss Clinic share their beat-the-heat summer super food ideas.

As summer temperatures rise, hydration becomes extra important. But water doesn’t have to get boring. One way to make your water flavorful while getting important nutrition is by making ice cubes out of Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s Wild Berry Fruit Drink supplement, and chilling water with them. The supplement has 15 grams of protein per serving. As the ice melts, the water will be infused with the wild berry flavor and protein.

To help meet fiber and flavor needs, you can opt to add the Fulfill Mixed Fruit Drink fiber supplement in water too.

Strawberry Cream Smoothie and Berry Cream Smoothie Supplements

Berry flavors also shine through the Strawberry Smoothie and Berry Smoothie supplements. They each have 15 grams of protein per packet and make great summer desserts.

Monifa suggests combining one of the smoothie mixes with plain yogurt and water, then freezing in popsicle molds. If ice cream is more your preference, you can blend the smoothie mix with plain yogurt and freeze.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are a refreshing summer veggie that helps you stay hydrated and full. For a simple salad with three to four servings of veggies, Monifa suggests cutting up cucumbers and tomatoes, adding onions and garlic, then topping them with apple cider vinegar. To customize the flavor, add oregano, parsley, ground pepper or lemon juice to your liking.

Veggies in Summer Salads

Dalia says that for anyone, salad is the best meal for summer. 

“It’s easy, it’s fresh, it’s cool. Your body is not going to make you sweat in the middle of the day or feel sleepy. Salad is something we suggest for our patients.”

She said salads are especially great meals for people who don’t have time to eat all their vegetables separately. The Medical Weight Loss Clinic team recommends putting a variety of chopped vegetables in a bowl, adding protein, like grilled chicken, and a carbohydrate, like a small piece of pita bread.

For simple dressings, they suggest Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s dressing seasonings with fresh or dry herbs added to taste. Other options include fresh lemon or lime juice with mint, garlic, chopped onion and apple cider vinegar. If you opt for store-bought dressings, Dalia says to look for one that is low-carb, low sodium and less than 30 calories per teaspoon.

Sloppy Joes Supplement for Lettuce Wraps

For an easy meal that’s great to take on the go to the beach or the ball field, Monifa suggests making lettuce wraps with the Sloppy Joe supplement. Add cut up chicken, onions, peppers and seasoning like Mrs. Dash, and you’re ready for a tasty, nutritious summer meal to take anywhere!

The Medical Weight Loss Clinic team is ready to offer customized ingredient and recipe suggestions to help you reach your own goals. Sign up for a free consultation today at mwlc.com to learn more.

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