Calorie Traps in Summer – Conscious Well-being With My JogStyle

Mannheim, Germany -- (SBWire) -- 07/07/2011 --Summer – finally! The sun is beaming, temperatures rise and people are streaming outside into the fresh air. Most love to spend their spare time in beer gardens, at barbecues, in the ice cream shop, the favorite café or at the lake having a picnic. But watch out: Plenty of calorie traps are luring here, ruining your beach figure. My JogStyle gives tips on what to consider to enjoy all the treatments of summer without feeling guilty.

There are so many tempting refreshments for the warm days of the year: ice cream, iced coffee, frappucino, ice tea of cold soft drinks as Cola or Fanta. Who, however, wants to stay in shape or even lose some pounds during summer, should be a bit more careful. Especially milk and cream ice contain plenty of sugar and fat, while fruit ice cream and sorbets are made mainly of water and thus have fewer calories. Also yoghurt and buttermilk ice cream are more recommendable.

The popular iced coffee is mostly made of coffee, cream, ice and chocolate streusel – plus a delicious piece of cake – this soon rounds up to billions of calories! More suitable are ice cubes in coffee and some fresh fruits in between. The customary ice tea also contains plenty of sugar, which should not benefit the hips that much. Thereby such a summer drink can be made that easily: brew some tea, use sweetener instead of sugar and put everything into the fridge. Who likes to have some Cola, Fanta or Sprite on warm days, should better take the light versions as those mostly are nearly calorie-free. Water of course is best for the body – for the taste some juice can be added. Having a barbecue with friends and family is always something special. A delicious bratwurst, potato or pasta salad with mayonnaise, salads with cocktail dressing and later some potato chips. That is not necessary! A nice turkey breast, low fat steak, grilled champignons, zucchini, sweet corn or potatoes, fresh salads with oil and vinegar and a bit of cream cheese with bread – delicious and healthy.

Also for the cozy picnic fresh fruits and vegetables as well as a self-made sandwich can replace the sweet cake or the savory burger. Thus, who wants to stay in shape during summer or even lose some weight, does not have to abandon all the delicacies, but just eat a bit more consciously.

Further tips about health and nutrition, current running topics and information about the biggest marathon events can be found online on myjogstyle.com.