Live Your Best Summer Life By Audrey Zona
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he days are longer and warmer, there are tons of fresh fruits and veggies in the market, the schedule is a little more relaxed and, best of all, it’s prime travel season – gosh, I love summer! But for those of us who are on a lifetime fitness and health journey, being out of our comfort zones (and kitchens) can lead to confusion and bad decisions. A little knowledge goes a long way though, and there are many products and strategies that can help us live our best summer life, no matter where we are or what we’re doing. The last thing we want to do during the summer is follow a rigid schedule or plan. So, don’t! But remember that a tiny bit of planning before you head out for vacation, a weekend away or even a day at the pool will ensure that you don’t find yourself at a snack bar window or fast-food drive-thru ordering food you know you don’t really want to eat. Turkey and lettuce wraps, pre-portioned packages of nuts, jerky or packages of almond butter with rice cakes will help your savory cravings. Protein bars, plant-based, keto cookies or a square of dark chocolate will cover you when you need a little hit of something sweet. All of these options can be easily tucked into your carry-on luggage for quick snacking in airports and on planes but are also portable snacks to eat on the beach or in the day camp carpool line. Food isn’t the only thing to consider before 48
