You're at a picnic or barbecue. So how do you eat right and still enjoy the day? Start by avoiding the fried foods, creamy sauces, and dressings. Colorful fruits and vegetables are best for your eye health. Choose whole grain breads for your sandwiches. Make a special treat for everyone: roast squash or bell peppers on the grill. For dessert, bring along some fresh fruits like blueberries, melon, and oranges. They're crowd pleasers - and eye healthy!
Cool Gazpacho
- 6 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 purple onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, chopped
- 1 sweet red bell pepper (or green), seeded and chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6+ drops of Tabasco sauce to taste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups tomato juice
- Whole grain bread cut into wedges
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Combine the ingredients in a blender. Blend slightly, until you get them to the consistency you like. Place the soup in a glass storage container. Cover it tightly. Put it in the refrigerator overnight. Allow the flavors to blend. Serve chilled with a wedge of whole grain bread.
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