It’s hot outside! I love the heat and 89 sunny degrees doesn’t phase me, but others may not be so happy. When it’s this warm outside our meal choices tend to be lighter fare and by default, can be healthier!
Don’t fall in the too warm weather trap of buying pre-made foods in the frozen foods section to avoid cooking your meals. They may be convenient but are they healthy? With all those additives, colors, preservatives and who knows what else you can’t pronounce, doesn’t making your own fresh foods sound tastier?
We still want to eat our balance of complex carbs, protein and healthy fats daily. My ratios are 50/25/25. Yours might be different but we can all start with some fresh foods.
Now’s the time to start experimenting with salads! Head out to your local farmer’s market on the weekend, check out the link in my previous bloghttps://www.localharvest.org/farmers-markets/ As a vegetarian, I love this time of year! You’ve got some great choices for fruits and veggies and whole grain breads!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be made up of fruits and veggies. A breakfast salad can contain your fave greens, fruits and a sprinkle of your fave nut. Drizzle with honey or pure maple syrup and you’re ready to eat! A lunch or dinner salads can be your fave greens, veggies raw or lightly steamed (less than 3 minutes) with a splash of olive oil and or your fave vinegar. If you eat dairy products, toss in some chopped cheese. Or just have the veggies, raw, lightly steamed or both! Grab some whole grain breads or tortillas and drizzle some olive oil and pile on your faves. Dessert can be fresh fruits with some chopped mint and a splash of citrus juice.
Warm weather cooking can be easier than you think with a few changes to your usual meals. Questions? Contact me to set up a coaching sessions or a pantry makeover/smart shopping program. I’ve got a raw foods recipe/cooking certification and recipes to share!
Enjoy the warmer weather, be sure to hydrate and eat fresh!
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