Category: Summer

One of the great things about summer is the delicious and refreshing seasonal fruits and vegetables. Eating seasonally has its benefits. Food is fresher, tastier and more nutritious when consumed in season. When you buy seasonal fruits and vegetables from local farms they are often fresher since they haven’t been transported long distances, or harvested early so they can be shipped to your local stores. Some of my …

Are you drinking enough water? It’s important to stay hydrated all the time, but especially in the summer when it’s hot outside! I’m always trying to get my family members to drink more water, and sometimes it can be a challenge.

Why is it so important to drink water? According to the American Heart Association, your heart pumps blood throughout the body more easily if it’s well-hydrated. …

We all know that summertime is the most popular time to fire up the grill!

Personally, I like to grill at all times of the year! Except maybe in the winter if the temps are too low, or there’s snow on the ground, at that point it might be too cold for me…and the grill!

Do you have a grill? If so, how often do you use it?…

I don’t know about you, but during the hot and humid days of summer, I’m always...