Living for the Summer
Everything in moderation during the summer months.
With the summer comes the hustle and bustle, healthy living is sometimes the last think on anyone’s mind. With a bit of balance, you will have more energy to really enjoy the summer and the sun. Here are some tips in staying healthy this summer and eating right.
1. Focus on yourself: Make a list of must-attend summer events and build in time for yourself, Try to take a bubble baths so you can unwind after all the stress of planning and attending get to you.
2. Savor the food: If you are at a Bar-B-Q or even an out door dinner party, look at all the choices and opt for a small portion of foods that appeal to you the mist. If you are sill hungry after ward, snack on some veggie sticks or even drink some water. Eating something heavy during the hot weather will only make you feel worse and uncomfortable.
3. Keep moving around: You may be eating more than usual, because of all the get-togethers, than you normally would, so keep up your physical activity during these months. Try to stick to a regular exercise routine as much as you can,. If you don’t have a regular exercise routine, now is the time to start one.
4. Cheers to your health and do it wisely: It’s okay for adults of age to choose to drink a glass of wine or even have a cool beer during the summer months, but drinking heavily during the hot summer is only setting your body up for failure. Always drink in moderation no matter what time of year.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Zesty Broccoli Dip
Makes: About 3 cups of dip
1 cup light salad dressing (Miracle Whip)
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and well drained
1 jar (2 oz.) diced pimentos, drained
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided
Thin crackers (Wheat Thins or the like)
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine dressing, broccoli, pimientos, Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese.
Spread into a 1-quart baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Continue baking 5 minutes pr until mozzarella cheese is melted. Serve with the crackers.
Happy Eating!
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