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5 Quick Key Tips to Make Your Fourth of July Healthier and Engaging
This year’s Fourth of July feels different with everything that is happening around the world 🌎
However, it’s still a holiday to spend time with family, unwind, and be surrounded by lots of food choices.
With that being said, here are 4 key health tips to keep in mind as we approach the holiday weekend.
- Pace Yourself
No one wants to feel a completely heavy meal when you’re outside in the heat. To make sure your food doesn’t weigh down your festivities, make salads and sides to balance the main course.
2. Stay Hydrated
No matter where you are, July is hot! Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep your body from overheating.
3. Watch How You Cook Your Meals
Be sure you cook all of your food to the recommended temperature to destroy any harmful bacteria and keep things that should be refrigerated in a cooler over ice.
4. Desert Doesn’t Always Have to be Pie
This is the season when tons of fresh fruit are available from the grocery or your local market. Cut up strawberries and melon or grill peaches, pineapple, or bananas to satisfy your sweet tooth.
5. Make Fun Healthy Drinks
Instead of providing sugar-filled sodas to guests, make healthy variations such as homemade iced tea sweetened with agave nectar, or even sparkling water!
As with anything, listen to your body, enjoy the moment, and smile 😃
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