Tipful Tuesday: beat summer heat
Summer seems to have appeared over night! And, it is a little scary to know that it is going to be about 10 degrees hotter very soon!
So, being the warm-natured person that I am, I have had to learn alternative ways of keeping my body cool, especially during the summer months. Check out these great cooling foods and a great recipe to keep these summer months manageable for your body and your health!
Great tips for “cooling” the body:
1) Water: The summer sun will naturally dehydrate you, and therefore make you un-cool. And who wants to be un-cool? Carry that reusable water canteen around and keep it full. If you are easily bored with water, try your favorite summer fruit juice or even coconut water. Summer fruits and coconut are typically very high in water, so it will help keep that body cool!
2) Seasonal Fruits: Berries, mangoes, melons, citrus, papaya, and cherries are all great summer fruits that will help keep your body cool. You want fruits that are high in water. Avoid reaching for the chips (which can heat up the body). Instead, reach for your favorite fruit. And if you must reach for the chips, cover it with a yummy mango salsa…maybe the two will equal each other out?!?!?!
3) Seasonal Veggies: Arugula, beets, corn, cucumber, okra, onions,and zucchini are just a few summer veggies. Keep snacking and enjoy the amazing summer flavors.
Summer is a great time to celebrate food! There are so many possibilities! Just thinking about the summer food, the fun in the sun, and great times with family makes these hot summer months seem very doable!
Check out this super simple recipe from cooks.com
1 lg. cucumber
DRESSING 1:
1-2 tbsp. salad oil
1-2 tbsp. vinegar
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. finely chopped herbs
Peel the cucumber, starting at the tip and work towards the talk. Cut into fine slices. Mix with salad dressing. For a slight variation: add 2 tbsp. sour cream and a small onion!
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