I’ll be on LXTV tonight talking about summer grilling! Grilling is one of those summertime activities that we absolutely love. It can be a simple, healthy, way to cook, while still enjoying summertime foods, socializing outside, and simply enjoying the nice weather!

Unfortunately, though, there is a downside to grilling. Research suggests that cooking meats at very high temperatures creates compounds called heterocyclic amines (HCAs,) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs,) which have both been linked to an increased risk of certain cancers.

But for those of you who can’t imagine giving up your grill, (I can’t!) don’t fret! In today’s “Safe Grilling” segment on LXTV, I’ll give some simple cooking methods that can help reduce HCAs and PAHs, so you can hang on to your grill and enjoy these last lazy days of summer…

Today I chatted with George Stephanopoulos during a segment on Good Morning America for Women’s Health Magazine. We spoke about the recent wave of popular celebs that’ve made some pretty stunning transformations this summer.

Drew Carey, John Goodman, Jennifer Hudson, and Bill Clinton all slimmed down this summer, and each of them followed different diets to shed the weight!

So, how did they do it? Watch below!

This morning I was on Good Morning America with Women’s Health Magazine, talking about one of my favorite topics – frozen treats!

On these HOT Summer days sometimes there’s nothing better then a cold, delicious…Indulgence!  I’m all for satisfying your craving, just remember to make it a conscious indulgence.

Whether you are a frozen yogurt, an ice cream sandwich, fudge pop, or fruit pop kinda person, there is a frozen treat for you! At Women’s Health, we chose them based on convenience, calories, ingredients, and of course, taste.

Check out the segment here: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/summer-coolers-best-healthy-frozen-treats/story?id=11260074

And find additional homemade frozen treats here: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/low-fat-icecream?page=1

Recently went to Turks and Caicos for some much needed R&R.  Since the trip was all about rejuvenating, I have to say my top 3 faves were paddle boarding, my hour long early walk on the beach, and yellow kiwi! Here is a pic of the kiwi I ate every morning and evening! It inspired me to think about the best reasons to eat kiwi. Here are 4:

1. Low in Calories: A serving of 2 whole kiwis has only 100 calories, and contains almost double the amount of  vitamin C found in an orange!

2. Beauty Inside and Out: The zinc found in kiwi makes it one of the ultimate beauty foods because it promotes healthy hair, skin, teeth, and nails.

3. Mega Magnesium: Two kiwis have a healthy dose of 12 mg of magnesium, which helps to power up energy levels, improves muscle function, and is important for heart health.

4. Rich in Fiber: Two kiwis contain more fiber than a bowl of bran cereal. Remember, fiber promotes heart health, regular digestion, and keeps you full.

Now, if I could only get back to the beach…

Nothing is worse than feeling gassy and bloated when you want to slip into your bikini and lounge poolside. While everyone knows that there are certain foods that bloat you after two bites, did you know that there are foods that can actually help to beat the bloat? Check out the segment I’m doing tonight on LXTV, where I’ll be talking about some bloating foods and what you can do to get a flat, bikini-ready belly. In case you miss the segment, here are a few bloat-friendly and unfriendly foods.

Some foods to avoid:

• Fried food
• Highly processed foods
• Carbonated beverages
• Salty Foods
• Sugar Alcohols

Some foods to help get rid of that bloat:

• Lemon water
• Yogurt- unless of course you’re lactose intolerant!
• Ginger
• Tea (peppermint, dandelion, lemon balm)
• Fennel
• Asparagus
• Papaya
• Celery
• Pineapple

I love what first lady Michelle Obama is doing with her nationwide campaign to fight childhood obesity, called Let’s Move! This amazing new initiative aims to help parents and children make healthier food choices and to get active. In her first ever online interview, Michelle will be holding a live chat tomorrow morning at 10 am on her website letsmove.gov and AOL Health, where she will be answering viewer’s questions. Healthy snacking is an important part of a well balanced diet to ensure that kids meet their nutritional needs and have enough energy for their growing bodies. Check out this article I wrote for thatsfit.com, that talks about the importance of healthy snacking for kids and gives some tasty ideas that even picky eaters will love. http://bit.ly/dATV0p

If you’re looking for a cool tasty treat, check out my latest blog on thatsfit.com! http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/07/too-good-to-be-food-edys-antioxidant-fruit-bars/