What to Eat to Beat the Heat

August can be a real scorcher and the heat can really take a toll on our willingness to cook hot meals. If you’re looking for ways to eat well without having to turn on the oven watch my recent segment “Eat to Beat the Heat” on WBAL or read on for some fresh and flavorful foods and recipes ideas to help keep your cool this summer. Stay Hydrated  In the dog days of summer dehydration can be a real concern, especially for people working physical jobs or exercising outdoors – like I like to do. Most of the time, water is the best beverage for hydration. For athletes, active adults and youth in sports, sports drinks may be a more optimal beverage for staying hydrated, but not all sports drinks are equal. BODYARMOR is a healthier alternative to other sports drinks because it has no artificial ingredients. It’s made with hydrating coconut water and is high in potassium and low in sodium which can help prevent muscle cramping. Most people get enough sodium through their diet and don’t need to get it from sports drinks. BodyArmor has 2.5 times the electrolytes and more vitamins than the other sports drinks on the market. BodyArmor comes in 6 great tasting flavors like fruit punch, orange mango, and strawberry banana. Be sure to give them a “Like” on Facebook! Drink Your Breakfast  For breakfast we’re usually starting the day crunched for time – and new research suggest that those of us with kids find it harder to get the child ready for the day...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: Tags: nutrition BodyArmor edamame fritolay Grape Nuts cereal grapes smoothie snc sports drinks sunchips Tabbouleh salad Source Type: blogs