Sunday, June 05, 2016

Easy Food Tips for Beating The Heat


Hi everyone. Warmer climates bring about certain changes in eating and drinking habits. Here are some easy and quick ways to partake in some nutritious items:

* Freeze fruit
  • For ease of use, utilize a freezer bag and place the fruit in a single layer. Date label.
  • Frozen fruit thickens smoothies, shakes, protein drinks, and other beverages.

* Make fruit ice cubes
  • Puree some fruit. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays.
  • Squeeze a fresh lemon or lime into ice cube tray molds.
  • Remove a cube and use as desired. Place one into a glass of water.

* Make veggie ice cubes

  • Follow directions for fruit cubes.
  • Place in chilled glass and enjoy as a beverage.
  • Make a Bloody Mary by adding tomato cube to vodka.
  • Use as seasoning agent in stir fries, soups, dips, and spreads.

* Freeze nuts
  • Place nuts into an airtight container and freeze.
  • Remove these nuts and enjoy as a snack, yogurt or ice cream topping, or other delight.

* Chill glasses and serving dishes
  • You will notice an instant relief when sipping beverages from a chilled glass.
  • Serving salads in chilled bowls or serving dishes offers another option that cannot be beat.

Let your imagination run wild. These are just a few ways to reduce your internal temperatures and tolerate warmer climates. 

Enjoy!

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