Focus On Health: Labor Day Celebrations On A Diet

Labor Day officially is a time to celebrate American workers. Unofficially, it's the end of summer, a long weekend and time for a getaway for many people. In tonight's FOX Focus on Health, some tips on how to hit the road without kissing your diet goodbye.Instead of stopping at vending machines and convenience stores for lunch or a snack, try these tips from the academy of nutrition and dietetics.First, chop up vegetables to eat as finger-foods: things like carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and bell peppers.Also, enjoy seasonal fruit in between meals. Things like cherries, berries and melons.Make lunches ahead of time instead of stopping on the road- you can include deli sandwiches, yogurt and low-fat cheese.For beverages, bring along canned or boxed 100-percent juice or just stick to good old bottled water.Remember, in hot weather- above 90 degrees- food should not sit out for more than an hour. Otherwise, perishable food can be out of the refrigerator for up to two hours. After that, the USDA says throw it out.