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Staying Healthy During Cookout Season

Go Lean

• Choose options that are lower in saturated fat, such as lean cuts of beef, and pork, skinless poultry, or fish.
• Switch things up with ground turkey burgers. Turkey burgers can be as lean as 99% fat-free. Just remember to use a food thermometer to ensure ground turkey reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F.
• Grill tofu, tempeh, or bean-based burgers as vegetarian and vegan alternatives. 

Roast Veggies

Season vegetables with herbs and olive oil. Place on a hot grill (or a piece of tin foil) until they are tender and brown. Some examples of vegetables you can grill are:



• Peppers
• Corn on the cob
• Eggplant
• Summer squash
• Tomatoes Mushrooms
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms

Grill Up Dessert

• Cook fruit kabobs, pineapple slices, or peach halves on low heat until the fruit is hot and slightly golden for a tasty and nutritious dessert.
• Grill watermelon for 30 seconds on each side to bring out unique flavors.

Let's Get Movin'!

Jumpin' July

• Let’s get that heart pumping. Jumping Jacks are a quick and easy exercise that targets multiple muscles in the body. Complete a set of jumping jacks at least TWICE throughout your day: one set at some point during your morning and one set during the afternoon.
• Here’s how a set will work: July is the 7th month of the year, so you will do 7 jumping jacks PLUS the day of the month that it is.
• Example: July 1st 7+1 = 8 Jumping Jacks; July 13th 7+13 = 20 Jumping Jacks; July 31st 7+31 = 38 Jumping Jacks!!!

Harvest of the Month: Cabbage

Produce Tips

• Look for firm cabbage heads that feel heavy for their size. The leaves should be tightly packed.
• Put whole or cut cabbage in a plastic bag. Keep it in the refrigerator for up to one week. 
• Wash cabbage thoroughly just before using. Then, remove tough outer leaves, cut in half, and trim core.

Apple Cabbage Cole Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium apple, chopped
• 5 tablespoons yogurt, low-fat
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, low-fat
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon dill weed

Directions

1. Wash the cabbage. Cut it into fine shreds, until you have 2 cups of cabbage.
2. Peel the carrot. Grate it with a grater.
3. Chop half a green pepper into small pieces.
4. Remove the core, and chop the apple.
5. Put the cabbage, carrot, green pepper, and apple in a large mixing bowl. Stir together.



Kids Corner

SNAP provides monetary assistance to supplement the food budget for households that meet the financial and resource requirements.

Foods available under SNAP:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and fish
• Dairy products
• Breads and cereals
• Other foods such as snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants, which produce food for the household to eat

For questions or assistance, call (336) 422-7758 or email fnsoutreach@secondharvestnwnc.org