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 Barbeques,
pool parties and picnics can fill up summer calendars more quickly
than ice melts on a hot day. Often the pains of entertaining,
even for a simple summer get-together, can make hosts sweat the
details.
Recipe: Mango
Yogurt Smoothie
Entertaining Expert Cathy Riva,
founder of Manhattan-based Riva Events, highlights recipes that
provide wholesome nutritional content and are easy to make, such
as using fruits and vegetables with a twist, as an easy way to
make your recipes seasonal and fun.
Riva also stresses that hosts
should consider dietary needs of their guests, such as food allergies,
diabetes or diet plans. “One easy way to make sure all your
guests can enjoy beverages and foods with reduced sugar is to
substitute SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener for sugar.”
 “There is no need to stress over
elaborate dishes,” Riva maintains. “Instead, keep the
food light and fun for summer. Don't be afraid to ask guests
to bring a small dish. Potluck-type parties are always a hit,
allowing everyone the opportunity to try new things.”
Recipe: Raw
Broccoli Salad
Another party tip is to invite
a variety of friends to your soirée. “No need to
worry if your guests haven't met previously,” Riva recommends.
“A party is great way to get to know new people and make
new connections. And you never know who will hit it off.”
Tanya Zuckerbrot,
registered dietitian and creator of The F-Factor Diet, provides
unique tips on keeping your party healthy and your guests hydrated:
- l Make healthy eating fun and
easy by having summer fruits like watermelon and berries washed,
cut and on hand for a healthy party snack.
- l Keep your guests hydrated
by setting out pitchers/thermal jugs with iced tea and water.
If you tire of the taste of plain water, try SPLENDA® No
Calorie Sweetener Flavor Accents™ for a simple way to add
taste without the added sugar.
- l Encourage your guests to be
physically active by playing music for dancing, starting a game
of tag or organizing a party-wide hide and seek competition.
Offer lively party games such as ping-pong, bean bag toss, basketball
or badminton.
For more information and recipes
visit Splenda.com
Recipes and photos
courtesy of Splenda. Content provided by ECES, Inc.
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