Summer officially begins tomorrow! Enjoy the summer season and the long awaited warm weather by enjoying some new healthy summer snacks and re-discovering some old favorites.

Here are some tips and recipes for you to try:

Create a FRUIT SALAD with seasonal fruits --- include strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi, watermelon, and any other fruits you like. The more colorful, the better! Even people who "don't like fruit" like a great fruit salad. You can also top it with a dollop of lite whipped topping and serve it as dessert.

Make some HOMEMADE POPSICLES -- you can use regular or sugar-free lemonade or any other favorite juice. You can purchase popsicle freezer trays at any of the large kitchen and bath stores. Enjoy!!

Try freezing GRAPES OR BANANAS -- the grapes should be rinsed and dried first and the bananas should be sliced. Let them freeze until they are at a consistency that you like. They make delicious snacks - especially on hot days!

FRUIT SMOOTHIES -- here are some recipes to try:

Fruit Smoothie
1 cup nonfat plain or flavored yogurt
1 cup ice
1 cup fresh fruit
1 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately. Try different fruits and flavored yogurts for different flavor combinations.

Cranberry Raspberry Soy Smoothie
1 cup vanilla soymilk
½ large banana
2 Tbs frozen cranberry juice concentrate (undiluted)
1/4 cup frozen raspberries

Place all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

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