Suggestions for Healthy Eating During Summer

pmkelly409

reprinted from Sunday, 6/15 newspaper article....

1) Don't eat when you are thirsty - We often mistake thirst for hunger, especially during the warm summer months. Don't eat when what you really want is to drink. Always ask yourself if you are really hungry.

2) Watch what you drink - Drinking high-carolrie beverages such as soda, whole milk, juices, ALCOHOL and sugared iced tea can add unwanted, and under-appreciated, calories. Drink water with lemon or mint, or try seltzer or unsweetened iced tea.

3) Bike instead of Drive - By a bike, save gas and get some exercise. A 155 lb person riding at a leisurely pace of 10 to 12 mph can burn 423 calories in just 60 minutes, or about 7 calories per minute.

4) Enjoy Watermelon - It is low in calories (only 92 per 2 cup serving) and it fills you up because it is 92% water, which will also help to rehydrate your body on a hot summer day. On average, 1 cup of watermelon has 7.5 to 10 mgs of the antioxidant lycopene - that's about 40% more than is found in raw tomatoes. Additionally, watermelon is a good source of vitamins A and C and it also contains potassium, vitamin b6 and thiamin.

5) Don't SKIP! - It is easy to skip meals when you are out and about over the summer. Keep in mind that meal-skipping leads to overeating during meals later in the day, which means, consuming more overall daily calories. Try to eat somehting healthy every few hours.

HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY SUMMER!!

pmkelly409

reprinted from Sunday, 6/15 newspaper article....

1) Don't eat when you are thirsty - We often mistake thirst for hunger, especially during the warm summer months. Don't eat when what you really want is to drink. Always ask yourself if you are really hungry.

2) Watch what you drink - Drinking high-carolrie beverages such as soda, whole milk, juices, ALCOHOL and sugared iced tea can add unwanted, and under-appreciated, calories. Drink water with lemon or mint, or try seltzer or unsweetened iced tea.

3) Bike instead of Drive - By a bike, save gas and get some exercise. A 155 lb person riding at a leisurely pace of 10 to 12 mph can burn 423 calories in just 60 minutes, or about 7 calories per minute.

4) Enjoy Watermelon - It is low in calories (only 92 per 2 cup serving) and it fills you up because it is 92% water, which will also help to rehydrate your body on a hot summer day. On average, 1 cup of watermelon has 7.5 to 10 mgs of the antioxidant lycopene - that's about 40% more than is found in raw tomatoes. Additionally, watermelon is a good source of vitamins A and C and it also contains potassium, vitamin b6 and thiamin.

5) Don't SKIP! - It is easy to skip meals when you are out and about over the summer. Keep in mind that meal-skipping leads to overeating during meals later in the day, which means, consuming more overall daily calories. Try to eat somehting healthy every few hours.

HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND HEALTHY SUMMER!!

ohthatbambi

Also, summer fruits are AWESOME! Berries are great for you, sweet and a great snack. Peaches are in season too. I LOVE summer just for the fruit!!!