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Summer is a time of sunshine, colour and healthy living. Here is a back-to-basics food guide with tips to ensure that you have an enjoyable hassle free summer. · Eat as much fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables as possible! These contain the highest amounts of vitamins and nutrients, packed with good sugars for brain energy. · Stay hydrated! Drink water and eat your water too. Fresh fruit and vegetables contain the highest percentage of H₂O. · Clean, peel, chop and store your fruit and vegetables every week- ready to cook up for those on-the-go lifestyles. · Cook double! Collect/invest in some decent food containers, eat half and freeze the other half.
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· Eat foods that boost sun protection. Foods with high amounts of antioxidants e.g lycopene. Foods like tomatoes, watermelon, berries, green tea, broccoli, dark chocolate, foods high in vitamin C and Omega-3 fatty acids.
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· Be pro-active with your alcohol intake make skinnier cocktails by sweetening with fruits instead of syrups and make sure you drink water in between alcoholic drinks. · Get creative with leftovers! Some foods are even better the next day - think curries /pasta sauce/soups - a soup can always become a sauce. · Limit dishes to limit wash-up time. Eat with your hands and serve meals on a big platter, shared with friends and family instead of individual plates. · Be more conscious with your food choices. Cut down on foods with high amounts of sugar and extra additives. These lead to a host of illnesses and slow the body down. · Boost your meals by adding superfoods, like Moringa, Chia seeds, Maca and Omega-3, found in four of B-Well Oil and Mayonnaises.
