Resolution 1. Take Advantage of the Season.

Summer has many advantages! Not just the opportunity to be active and hit the outdoors, but also the wide variety of fruits and vegetables it brings. Although Christmas is over, the beautiful stone fruits, watermelon and mangoes are still in season so make a fruit smoothie, add some to your cereal everyday or make a nice fruit salad to take to work or school.

Fruit especially is full of fibre and high in water content so not only is it delicious but these key ingredients will help keep feeling fuller throughout the day while adding precious vitamins and minerals into your daily diet.

Resolution 2. Make Veggies Exciting!!

Salads and stir-fries can be much more exciting than you think! 

The secret is to include as many different colours as possible – this not only ensures you’re getting a wide variety of essential nutrients, but makes in more appealing not only for yourself but for children also. Rather than having a big pile of broccoli and beans, mix up meals like this:

• Chicken breast salad with: carrot, red capsicum, asparagus, corn and lettuce.
• Roast beef stir-fry with: snow peas, diced tomatoes, green beans and sliced yellow capsicum.

Especially at this time of year it is so important to hydrate as often as you can. Without thinking you have to carry a massive water bottle around with you, carry a smaller one or take every opportunity to have a glass of water when you can.

A good value to work by is 2 litres of water per day. In the summer months and especially when you’re exercising, you may need more than that so use 2 litres as a minimum.

A great way to cool down is swimming (and being sun smart at the same time!), enjoying the shade in the outdoors and dropping some ice cubes into your drink.

If you have any further questions or want more individual advice, I'm happy to discuss your specific needs. You can book you appointment today online or call Clayfield 38624544 or Sandgate 32691122.

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