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My Top Tips for a Healthy Summer 2022
May 25, 2022
Whether you have serious performance goals, or you just like to go to the gym on occasion, here are some simple tips that will help you have a happy, healthy summer.
Author: Kamryn Zimmer, RD, LD
May 25th, 2022
Skip the detoxes, juice cleanses, and diet pills. Instead, focus on building healthy daily habits, such as consuming a variety of nutrient-dense foods, getting daily activity (no matter what your level of fitness is), and managing your stress.
Tip #2: Hydrate!
Make sure throughout your day, you are drinking plenty of fluids. I highly recommend taking a water bottle with you wherever you go (if possible). If you are not a huge fan of water, try sipping on refreshing low-calorie drinks, like iced tea (unsweet) with lemon, Crystal Light, or sparkling water. If you are an athlete, make sure you are drinking a combination of water and electrolyte beverages each day.
Tip #3: Explore your local farmer’s market
Produce in season always tastes the best! The food you buy at the farmers market is in-season. It doesn’t have to travel long distances like produce in supermarkets, which makes it taste fresh and reflects the truest flavors (1). Farmer’s markets often have produce and foods that are not sold in typical supermarkets, so this is a great opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and try a new fruit or vegetable! While shopping, you can:
- Buy produce to incorporate into big summer salads (cucumbers, tomatoes, kale, beets, carrots)
- Buy produce for grilling (zucchini, mushrooms, asparagus, onions)
- Buy a variety of fruit to snack on every day
- Use the produce you buy to make a big fruit bowl or veggie tray to take to your next cookout
Tip #4: Have fun with your fitness goals
Set new goals for the summer or try something new to mix up your fitness routine. Try a new exercise class that you've always thought about trying or take some of your workouts outside!
Tip #5: Don’t starve or deprive yourself
There is nothing wrong with enjoying treats and fun foods. Not honoring your hunger cues and being over-restrictive with your diet to try to achieve a certain physique can do more harm than good when it comes to your physical and mental health. So, focus on consuming a well-balanced diet with a variety of nutrient-dense foods on a regular basis, then allow yourself to enjoy the treats you want at summer cookouts, parties, and family gatherings.
Have a happy, healthy summer!
References:
- “10 Reasons to Support Farmers Markets.” CUESA, 7 Aug. 2013, cuesa.org/learn/10-reasons-support-farmers-markets.
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