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Supercharge Your Summer BBQTBy Caitlin Ogletree, MS, RDhe 4th of July is the epitome of summer: barbeques, pool parties, beach trips, family and friends.While these get-togethers are traditionally rich in processed, high fat, proinflammatory foods, there are so many ways to up level your BBQ with a healthy twist!To start, focus on veggie-based side dishes to add fiber to your meal. Fiber helps you feel full and is also essential for gut health. Simple marinated grilled veggies are great. Zucchini, bell peppers, and root vegetables like parsnips turnips make for a healthy and satisfying side dish. Crisp, veggie-based salads or fresh vegetable trays with hummus are also a great alternative.For your main dish, consider fish or lean cuts of meat. Grilled salmon or chicken tenderloins with a BBQ glaze in place of higher fat meats like pork or chicken thighs will help keep your meal rich in protein without the extra saturated fat, and not to mention high in inflammation fighting omega 3’s.Traditional side dishes can be highly processed, so opt for homemade healthier versions of your favorites. Try a homemade potato salad using greek yogurt and avocado oil mayonnaise for the dressing-Over 100 Google 5 Star Reviews!NO MONEY DOWN!5 Star Rating!• Top Quality Paint• Drywall Repair• Cabinet Painting• Acoustic “Popcorn” Ceiling RemovalINTERIOR & EXTERIORSTEXAS BASED& FAMILY OWNEDCALL FOR YOUR FREE ESTIMATE210-895-9595 mrpainter895gmail.comjazz it up with fresh herbs for extra flavor. A bean salad like cowboy caviar or a simple three bean salad offers a ton of gut satisfying, blood sugar balancing fiber that will keep your calories in check and not sacrifice on flavor.A few simple swaps will massively upgrade the nutritional content of your summer meals, so enjoy those summer get- togethers while still promoting your health and feeling your best!Graduates - continued from page 6Recognizing Graduate:Rowynn Xiaoxi GainesSWubmitted By Terri Gainese want to congratulate our smart, beautiful and kinddaughter, RowynnGaines, for graduating in the Class of 2025from Claudia Taylor Johnson High School. Rowynn is a hard worker and focused on academics and as a result, she graduated Summa Cum Laude, was an AP Scholar and winner of the Jag Award. She also devoted much of her free time to volunteering and received the Gold Level Volunteer Serviceaward.She was one of ten recipients selectedto receive the San Antonio Retail Merchants Association (SARMA) Foundation 2025 Scholarship.Rowynn will be attending Texas State University in the Fall and plans to study nursing.Graduate Recognition: Vincent WentinkVSubmitted By Angela Wentinkincent Wentink, a proud graduate of Ronald Reagan High School, finished his senior year CumLaude, celebrating years of academic dedication and achievement. This fall, Vincent will take the next step in his academic journey at Texas Tech University,July 2025$5.00OFF AnyDecorated CakeExpires 7/31/25Stone OakOrder Online! We Deliver!NothingBundtCakes.comXiaoxiwhere he has been awarded a prestigious Presidential Scholarship in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments.A ten-year member of the Oaks of Sonterra Swim Team, Vincent is spending his summer coaching the next generationGraduates - continued on page 8www.stoneoakhighlights.com 7apS-ratSaevaHCenlgleedbration