4 No Cooking – Low Calorie Summer Meals To Lose Weight

1.    The BIG Salad:  Anything goes in this summer favorite.  It can be quick with store-bought green blends.  Get the greenest or darkest lettuces possible for the most nutrients and then top it with whatever is in the fridge or cupboards.  Don’t forget the protein. Use legumes (beans) to keep the dish low-fat.  Nuts or cheeses provide tasty protein with more calories, so eat in moderation.  Leftover chicken or turkey is a nice addition to your giant salad.  Everyone’s salad can be topped personally for a fun create-your-own-salad dinner.   Don’t ruin it with a sugar-laden dressing.  Buy full-fat dressings or make your own and use in moderation.  (Or use just vinegar and spice.)2.    Shrimp and Veggies:  A quick trip to your grocery fish section will give you a special occasion treat.  Pick up a prepared salsa (no sugar added), a pound of shrimp and a bag of baby carrots, celery or your favorite cold veggie.  Shrimp are sold by the number per pound.  16/20 means that there are between 16 and 20 per pound.  This size gives you the best value meat:peel ratio.3.    It's A Wrap:  Whole grain wraps can be filled with any leftovers to go on the road.  Wrap leftover chicken or other meats with leftover veggies.  Think outside the box and make your wraps when you are putting dinner away the night before so that they are ready to go on the road.  How about a sliced barbequed chicken breast with green beans wrap.  Any dinner leftover can be put in a wrap, then eaten cold or hot on the run.4.    Love that "College" Cheese:  Cottage cheese or as my niece says college cheese is a great Summer meal for the whole family.  Put cottage cheese with fruit and you have a well-balanced meal.  A low-fat cottage cheese in a wedge of cantaloupe or pineapple sprinkled with a quarter cup of nuts is a satisfying and perfect meal for the summer.  Increase Metabolism - Diet Programs