Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Monday, February 3, 2014

Fresh & Light Cucumber Salsa



Fresh & Light Cucumber Salsa:

2 organic cucumbers, chopped
11 organic grape tomatoes diced (should be 1 cup diced)
1 organic jalapeño deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 small organic red or yellow onion, chopped
1 tblsp parsley (fresh and finely chopped is best)
1 organic garlic clove finely minced
(fresh dill, spearmint, and/or cilantro would also go well)

1/4 cup organic vegan yogurt
2 tbslp freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tblsp freshly squeezed lemon juice


First, chop and combine all of the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir together well and set aside. Next, measure out the greek yogurt into a separate bowl, then add the lime and lemon juice to the yogurt and stir until fully combined. Once combined, add 4 tblsp of yogurt mixture to the chopped veggies, and toss until evenly coated.

Serve immediately with organic tortilla chips and enjoy!

Makes 6 servings:



Healthy Life Tip: Since the dip is so low in sodium and carbohydrates, make sure to pay close attention to the chips you select to serve with the dip to keep the values in a healthy range. Always choose organic chips whenever possible (that way you'll be guaranteed that none of these ingredients are in them and that the chips are non-gmo) and make sure to compare the nutrition info on of the chips first to make sure you're making the best choice - especially the sodium values.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

How to Exercise on the Beach without Anyone Knowing You're Working Out.

It's that time of year again! When Cookouts, days at the beach, and crazy schedules fill our summer months it's so surprise that healthy eating and exercise often get put on the back burner. Here are some way to make sure your day at the beach includes some exercise as well!


Some easy ways to be active at the beach:
Walking
Surfing/ body surfing 
Swimming
Walking in the water knee/waist deep
Get up off your chair/ blanket often and walk down to the water
Dig a whole/ build a sand castle 
Play catch/frisbee
Volleyball/Paddleball
Picking up seashells and sea-glass 
Flying a kite
Sea kayaking

Some not-so-easy, but fun ways to keep moving:
Windsurfing
Water skiing
Paddle boarding


For some bodyweight exercises that are less discreet, but great to do at the beach, check out   Movement is Medicine: 5 Bodyweight Exercises You Can do Anywhere.

Don't forget the sunscreen, and always stay hydrated! Check out of my favorite kind of sun protection (hypoallergenic, anti-aging, all natural, never tested on animals) here!