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Hot summer temps can make you extra thirsty, but be careful what you slurp—some iced coffee drinks and so-called “healthy” fruit smoothies exceed 500 calories. Gulp! To quench my thirst during the sunny season, I’m careful to drink unsweetened iced tea or coffee, plus lots of water out of my ever-present Sigg bottle. Sometimes plain ol’ H20 gets a little, well, plain. Want to add a little zing? Popping in a few iced-cubes made from fruit juice and frozen berries is a delicious option. However, for a special sip that won’t sink your diet, try one of these simple, low-calorie and seriously delicious swigs below. Bottoms up!

Read more here: 3 Low-Cal Summer Thirst Quenchers

Hot dog!
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut has held on to his title at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at New York’s Coney Island, but one of his biggest rivals tried to crash the celebration and has been taken into custody.

Read more here: Ex-champ taken into custody at NYC hot dog event

Pull out that checkered tablecloth, fire up the grill and look no further for perfect all-American recipes, like Guy’s 4th of July Cocktail, Alton’s Fried Chicken and a new take on the classic Flag Cake.

Read more here: 4th of July Favorites

Looking for that perfect Fourth of July recipe? Bon Apétit served up a Fourth of July menu guide.

Read more here: FOURTH OF JULY

America’s Independence Day is a traditional red, white and blue celebration which usually includes foods with an outdoor flavor followed by bright fireworks at night. In honor of this holiday, try Fourth of July recipes with a red, white and blue color scheme to add to the festive theme. Remember, food safety in the heat of summer is a prominent concern.

Read more here: July 4th Recipes and Food