{"id":1191,"date":"2023-07-03T14:15:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-03T14:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1191"},"modified":"2023-07-03T14:35:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T14:35:49","slug":"10-nutritious-eating-tips-to-help-you-get-the-most-out-of-your","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1191","title":{"rendered":"5 Nutritious Eating Tips to Help You Get The Most Out of Your Summer: Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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5 Nutritious Eating Tips to Help You Get The Most Out of Your Summer: Part 2<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Welcome back to your most nutritious summer yet.\u00a0 If you didn\u2019t read part one, go read it now: <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 Combine these five tips with the previous five tips for one heck of a summer.\u00a0 So let\u2019s get to it!<\/span>
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  1. Cool off and bump up your nutrition with popsicles.\u00a0 <\/b>Gone are the days of freezer pops- those things in a tube you chop off the end that melt faster than you can say yum.\u00a0 I mean, those certainly do exist, but so do tons of other options, or better yet make your own!\u00a0 Not only can popsicles provide much needed relief from the heat, but you can pack them full of vitamins and minerals.\u00a0 <\/span>Goodpop<\/span><\/a> is a brand with no added sugar.\u00a0 If you make your own you can up your calcium intake by using yogurt, milk, or a milk alternative with the fruit of your choice.\u00a0 Enjoy!
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  2. Grill- everything.<\/b> I wish I lived somewhere I could grill all year round, because we all know I\u2019m not grilling in 10 degree weather.\u00a0 But we certainly love grilling in the summer.\u00a0 Plus with all the gadgets now, it\u2019s so easy.\u00a0 Grill baskets to keep your veggies from falling through the cracks, flexible skewers to fit any grill, cedar planks to impart yummy flavor and keep your salmon from crumbling.\u00a0 Check out our blog <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> with some more gadgets.\u00a0 Grilling is a healthy way to prepare all types of food.\u00a0 Plus, when we grill, we grill double the amount.\u00a0 Then I have lots of veggies and lean protein to reuse in lunches or other dinners throughout the week.
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  3. Alcohol in moderation. <\/b>\u00a0Alcohol in moderation (1 drink for women or 2 drinks for men per day) can be healthy.\u00a0 However, drinking in excess is linked to heart disease, cancer, liver disease.\u00a0 Even drinking a little can lead to dehydration and interrupted sleep.\u00a0 So, when it comes to drinking, keep it to the limits listed above and be sure to drink a glass of water for each alcoholic beverage you consume.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>

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  4. Freezer fruit.<\/b> Not only is it refreshing, it helps with food waste! Did you know that you can freeze your fruit if you can\u2019t eat it before it goes bad?\u00a0 Plus, we already know fruit is high in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and water.\u00a0 I want to buy all the fruit in the summer, and tend to go a little overboard.\u00a0 Berries are in season during the summer, but so are grapes, cherries, peaches, and nectarines to name a few.\u00a0 These fruits freeze so well.\u00a0 You can eat them right as is from the freezer (frozen grapes are so good on a hot day), or save them to use them in smoothies, popsicles, and ice cream.\u00a0 Additionally, you can defrost them for oatmeal, pancakes, muffins, sky\u2019s the limit.\u00a0 Bonus tip for people with kids- every time your kid leaves a few pieces of fruit on their plate, or only eats half the banana- toss it all into one freezer bag, once you have enough fruit in there- time to make a smoothie!<\/span>

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  5. Prep your produce.<\/b>\u00a0 The easiest way to make sure you\u2019re getting in your fruits and vegetables is to have them ready to go.\u00a0 The more fruits and vegetables you get in, the lower your risk for chronic illness, better memory, healthier gut function, and the longer you live!\u00a0 So when you bring home your produce- cut up the carrots into strips, wash the berries, clean and rip up the lettuce (salad spinner to the rescue), peel and dice the mango, you see where I\u2019m going with this.\u00a0 If it\u2019s a matter of grabbing an apple that\u2019s ready to go, or having to wash one, I might end up grabbing some cookies since it\u2019s faster.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>

    Now you have ten great tips that are easy to try and adapt to what you want.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to try all ten at once, just pick a few that would make the most impact and then add more once you\u2019re comfortable with the first few.\u00a0 I would pick two (3 <\/span>max<\/span><\/i>) and build on them as you go.\u00a0 I\u2019m notorious for just throwing the produce in the fridge or on the counter and forgetting it, so I would start there for sure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

    Let us know which ones you pick to start!<\/span><\/p>

    Stay Happy, Stay Healthy<\/span><\/p>

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    <\/span>This blog was written by Chris Henigan MS, RD, LDN, co-founder of Simple Start Nutrition.\u00a0 For more blog posts and nutrition information follow @simplestartnutrition on Instagram and Facebook.\u00a0 Also feel free to contact us, by visiting our website (<\/span>    simplestartnutrition.com<\/span><\/a>) to schedule an appointment to discuss your nutrition related needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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