Everyone’s talking about back-to-school and pumpkin this and that. But why not gather your gang for one more get-together while the weather is still nice?

If you’re tired of boring cook-out classics like potato salad and hotdogs, keep reading! We’ve got three recipes featuring fresh seasonal ingredients that will delight young and old.  

Later in the article, you’ll find timely advice to help calm the digestive aftermath of these yummy offerings. 

So, let’s get cookin’!

1. Korean Barbecue Burgers

Folks often discuss (sometimes heatedly!) the virtues of different barbecue styles. It seems like almost every state  -- be it Texas, Tennessee, or South Carolina -- has its own BBQ claim to fame. But isn't it time to take your tastebuds further afield?

You’ll find lots of different cuts of beef at a Korean barbecue joint, but most will feature a wonderful savory-sweet soy sauce flavoring. Our friends at Cooking Light offered this Korean BBQ burger recipe that is as easy as it is tasty!

2. Quinoa Broccoli Slaw with Honey-Mustard Dressing

Time to give that mayo-laden traditional coleslaw the day off! This healthy up-and-comer features shredded broccoli, quinoa, toasted almonds, and basil in a tangy honey-mustard dressing.

Even better, this make-ahead gluten-free salad won’t wilt at your summer shindig. Plus, it packs well if you’re taking your celebration to the park or beach. Try this yummy Cookie + Kate recipe.

3. Semi-Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Remember it's summertime, and the living (and cooking!) should be easy! Once Upon a Chef served up a delish recipe that’s a gourmet twist on the classic ice cream sando.

Fill store-bought Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafers with whatever ice cream your crowd screams for. And the pièce de resistance? 

Finding Digestive Calm

Now, here’s the not-so-great news about all this delicious fare. Some foods (healthy or not) may leave your digestive system on the fritz. And we’re betting feeling bloated, gassy, and basically miserable wasn’t what you had in mind for your last hurrah of summer.

First, keep an eye out for “The Hard 5” foods that can be tough to digest, especially as you age. This category includes meat, fried foods, dairy, raw high-fiber veggies, and alcohol. 

Yup, that means burgers, salads, ice cream sandwiches, and scores of other BBQ faves.  But, alas, there is a way to indulge without totally regretting it later.  Research increasingly shows that natural digestive enzyme supplements may help with digestive dilemmas and food intolerances. †

Zenwise® offers AVA Certified Vegetarian ReplENZYMES® in easy to swallow ZenCaps®. ReplENZYMES ®helps replenish natural enzymes that dwindle with age and helps conquer hard-to-digest foods, such as proteins, fats, dairy, and carbs. † 

Make ReplENZYMES® your trusty “plus 1” for upcoming get-togethers. Our knowledgeable customer service team can answer all your questions! Reach them at support@zenwise.com or M-F from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST at (800) 940-1972.

And as always, all Zenwise® products are backed by the "Eat Freely...or it’s Free" guarantee!

Zenwise®. Then Eat.™

 

†These statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.