Consider these summer standouts for your holiday bbq!

Hydration cocktails – a great way to balance the effects of alcohol and sodium

Coconut Bliss Ice Cream: a sure crowd pleaser! No one will notice they aren’t having dairy or refined sugar!

Organic Berries: Organic matters – try frozen organic if fresh isn’t available or too pricey

Follow Your Heart – for an array of healthier spreads and dressings, check out these options at the store

Make Veggie Chips – check out Recipes for IBS to learn how to make delicious chips from radishes, zucchini, etc that everyone will love

Remember nutrient balance: choose your carbs, protein, fat – see the AKA menu worksheet – if you want the corn, skip the potato salad etc

And enjoy!!

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