Four Weeks to Five Servings: The July Fruits-And-Veggies Challenge

Hello, Weight Watchers! You've made it through a challenging weekend alive and in one piece (I hope!). Even if you didn't attend a cookout over the weekend, keep the BBQ Cheat Sheet handy for upcoming summer festivities! With the challenges of vacations, cookouts, and reunions, summer is the time to hit a meeting every week to strengthen your resolve!

UNITE 2 FIGHT RACE AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER
It's here! The official Indianapolis-area Momentum Walk It Challenge 5K run/walk is this Saturday, July 11 at 8am. Online registration is open until midnight on Wednesday July 8. Race-day registration is also available, starting at 6:30am at the Indiana War Memorial (431 North Meridian Street). I hope to see you there! All Weight Watchers members who walk or run a 5K this summer will receive a special 5K Finisher charm in your meeting!

ARTICLES OF NOTE

• Market Fresh: A Year's Worth of Fruits and Veggies
• Zero POINTS Value Salads
• Eat Your Veggies
• Answered Prayer

In this great season of fresh, tasty fruits and vegetables, we are going to brainstorm ideas to make them more appealing and convenient. Each member will receive a game card for the July Fruits-And-Veggies Challenge. Complete all four weeks for a chance at a prize! Game cards will be collected the week of July 26.

Have a great week, everyone! I'll see you at your meeting!

Cyndi

Kid: (after two kids see Peter use his ‘spider’ reflexes) How'd you do that?
Spider Man: Uh... Work out... Plenty of rest... You know, eat your green vegetables...
Kid: That's what my mom is always saying, I just actually never believed her.

--Spiderman 2

Chunky Pico de Gallo (Works with the Simply Filling Technique)
Makes 12 servings (2 Tbsp each)
POINTS value per serving: 0

1 garlic clove, chopped
¼ tsp salt
◊1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
◊1 small red onion, finely chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
◊2 fresh or pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
2 tsp lime juice

1. With the side of a large knife, mash the garlic with the salt until it forms a paste. Stir together the remaining ingredients with the garlic paste in a small serving bowl.

Recipe adapted from Weight Watchers Cookbook Sizzle It © 2008 Weight Watchers International Inc. All rights reserved.