Scoops of watermelon, chunks of feta cheese, mint leaves, and pita bread
watermelon is one of the lowest in calories even lower than berries. May lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Watermelon may help lower inflammation and oxidative damage, since it’s rich in the anti-inflammatory antioxidants lycopene and vitamin C. It is a delicious fruit to quench your thirst (it is 92% water).
Beside eating it right from the melon’s god given bowl, we can also prepare salad and side dishes.
1- Few drops of balsamic vinegar for a refreshing side dish.
2- Or mixed with feta cheese, red onions, arugula or cucumbers, olive oil, zest of lime, and mint leaves for a refreshing salad.
Our young eaters call this “watermelon soft tacos”
we are so fortunate for having access to businesses that offer great collection of print choices. And if you are the family photographer you are always looking for ways to enjoy your vacation photos. We can take a picture, upload, choose from photo books, canvas, metal prints, or even greeting cards.
From our smart phone to the family room wall in less than a week. Here is a short list:
Stop at a grocery store and pick up fruits, bagged carrots, nuts,hummus. For lunch take advantage of their salad bar.
Eat frequently and small amounts, so pack snacks. Eating small amounts of healthy food throughout the day keeps your mind sharp.
Protein with essential amino acid: eggs, chicken beef….
Drink water
Yes – that means stoppingfor a restroom, choose a place to stop so you can stretch your legs, let the kids out for few minutes, and get some fresh air.
Drinking plenty of water will flush your body of toxins, keeps your skin fresh, and helps you eat less.
Foods not to eat
simple carbohydrates or high glycemic foods :
fruit juices, sodas, sugary snacks, anything deep-fried, nonfat desserts and sweeteners, anything partially hydrogenated.
Some days no matter how organized we are can turn out to be stressful. Planning, summer activities, play dates, healthy menu for meals, snacks, work schedule, family time, just too much to be aware of and in control to accomplish.
Small chores around the house based on research are healthy for our mind, by helping us to create a peaceful moment for ourselves during the day.
chores like:
-Organizing a small closet
-ironing
-washing dishes
-dusting
-deweeding a garden
-cleaning our bedroom
-cooking
it is the sense of being in the moment and accomplishing a task that helps us separate ourselves from what is planned for the day, and satisfying when seeing the immediate results of our work.
It is a wonderful opportunity to be present, and aware, as opposed to being distracted, stressed or overwhelmed. It gives us an opportunity to get back in touch with being happy doing something small.
To keep the entire family happy, and interested on relaxing on the beach (without the electronics ) try a couple of these fun and helpful gadgets.
Coolibar, Kids explorer hat UPA keeps them cool so they can stay busy with building their sand castle without complainingTheCozy, beach blanket keeps the sand off your skinToolGadget, reusable foldable wine bottle keeps mom & dad happy
Garnet Hill, girls rash guard UPV protection
Garnet Hill, signature rash guard UPV protection
You stay on the beach and go for a long walk without getting too much sun
The Original Sunscreen, 16” umbrella small and easy to carryPottery barn, Family pop up tentRinsekit, portable shower keeps the entire family cool and washes away the sandTravelon, waterproof pouch for cell phone or camera
These days adding a new item to the grocery list means wasting time reading lines & lines of ingredients, and translating the bold writings on the packaging.
Some lables are simply meaningless. Make a mental note of what to ignore and what to look for.
Natural , doesn’t mean anything anymore,
Superfood, is being over used,
Farm fresh, another meaning less word, since if you live in the east coast & your fruits & vegtables have arrived from the west coast be sure they were packed before had the chance to ripe.
Two Things we should defenitly pay attention to :
1- FDA requires labels to mention added sugar, we shouldn’t consume more than 24g per day.
2- look for foods with less than 20 percent daily value of sodium and saturated fat, and less than 10 grams of added sugar.
Our options
-G.M.O. vs. Non-G.M.O.
Genetically modified organisms, are not necessarily bad. But if you are scared of the term look for heirloom vegetables and heirloom meat.
-Should we buy all organic?
It is more expensive to buy everything organic, we can look for meat raised without using antibiotics or hormones, and organic berries. When it comes to fruits & vegetables if we can wash and peel them we can buy the non organic ones.
-whole or minimally processed foods.
Processing reduces fiber minerals like potassium and vitamins like vitamin however, healthy foods like frozen vegetables, dried fruit, canned beans and whole-wheat bread, are labeled as process food but they are not lacking vitamins or minerals.
We hope this helps you enjoy and save some time grocery shopping.
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