• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Shop
  • Media
  • Contact

Nutrition By Mia

News 4 Jacksonville: Host a Healthy Fourth of July

June 28, 2019

Yucatan Guacamole, Thrive Algae Oil, Little Northern Bakehouse, US Highbush Blueberry Council little blue dynamos, True Lemon

Toady I shared tips to host a healthy fourth of July on News 4 Jacksonville!

Patriotic produce platter

My first party tip is to serve a patriotic produce platter. I shared sliced red pepper, jicama sticks and chunky, full of flavor Yucatan Guacamole made with Hass avocados. It comes in 5 different flavors – Authentic, Mild, Spicy, Organic and the new Restaurant Style which is the chunkiest, my favorite – perfect for parties.


Patriotic salad

Next I shared a patriotic salad. Most store-bought dressings are high in sugar and unhealthy fats so I make my own with Thrive Algae Oil which is this versatile neutral tasting oil that has a more good monounsaturated fats than any other cooking oil – you can find it on Amazon, Earth Fare, Walmart, Target and Publix. Pour that over our salad and give it a light toss.

Better for you burger

Next I shared black bean burgers with millet and chia buns by Little Northern Bakehouse. The buns are certified gluten free but have the same light texture, taste and consistency of regular bread.Plus they’re allergy friendly, non-gmo and plant-based with no dairy or eggs.

Blueberry ricotta parfaits

For dessert I shared ricotta parfaits made with blueberries, which are the ultimate on the go summer snack and ingredient. Blueberries contain 4 essential nutrients fiber, manganese and vitamins C and K along with phytonutrients. And according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, just one handful of blueberries per day may improve heart health in individuals with metabolic syndrome.

Patriotic Spritzers

Finally I shared patriotic spritzers. Start with sparkling water, then add the True Lemon Lemonade packets – these have 10 calories each, come in 9 flavors limeades as well and are made with citrus fruits, no artificial sweeteners or ingredients. I also love these on the go, they’re a delicious way to drink more water in the summer. Then add your fruit and herbs.

Media· Nutrition

« 6 Veggie Appetizers To Serve on July 4th
Host the Perfect Summer Festa »
Food Advertising by logo

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Join the Newsletter!

Latest Posts

Eating with the seasons

Eating with the seasons

Top Foods for Maintaining Healthy Vision

Top Foods for Maintaining Healthy Vision

CBS Tampa: Memorial Day Menu Makeover

CBS Tampa: Memorial Day Menu Makeover

News 4 Jacksonville: Memorial Day Weekend Menu Makeover

News 4 Jacksonville: Memorial Day Weekend Menu Makeover

RD-Approved Kitchen Gadgets

RD-Approved Kitchen Gadgets

ABC Tampa: Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch

ABC Tampa: Healthy Mother’s Day Brunch

Food Advertising by logo
Food Advertising by logo
Breakfast

Breakfast

Entrees

Entrees

Sides

Sides

Desserts

Desserts

Beverages

Beverages

Snacks

Snacks

QVC: Apple Cider Gummies

CBS Washington, D.C.: Healthy Tailgate

News 4 Jacksonville: Spring Clean Your Diet

CBS Sacramento: National Snack Month

NBC Houston: Healthy Back to School

CBS Las Vegas: Sweet and Spooky Halloween

Copyright © 2023 Nutrition by Mia · Web Design by Viva la Violet