We are still living in unusual times, and we are all probably coming to terms with certain changes will be forever.
However, there will always be a reason to stay healthy and keep your immune system boosted, specially in these times. I hope to focus on some immune boosting tips and nutrients nd for those not yet feeling ready to venture out, to keep accountable on finding a schedule with meal planning to avoid emotional or boredom or stress eating, huh?
JUNE to IMMUNE
Start with what may seem obvious to some, but recheck, even if you are thinking “DOH” 😉
- Don’t smoke.
- Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables.
- Exercise regularly.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- If you drink alcohol, drink only in moderation.
- Get adequate sleep.
- Take steps to avoid infection, such as washing your hands frequently and cooking meats thoroughly.
In summary: Consuming a balanced diet consisting of adequate protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and avoiding immune destructive substances will help support your body’s immune system.
BEAT THE HEAT
Furthermore, The summer heat is just starting to set in. Many of us live for these warm, beautiful months, but you have to keep in mind several things to get the most out of your days and stay healthy!!
Let’s talk about the heat and what the risks are when you are lazing in the sun or exercising in the heat for too long.
Here are the symptoms of heat-related illnesses that you need to lookout for:
Heat cramp symptoms: Severe, sometimes disabling, cramps that typically begin suddenly in the hands, calves, or feet, and hard, tense muscles.
Heat exhaustion symptoms: Fatigue, nausea, headaches, excessive thirst, muscle aches and cramps, weakness, confusion or anxiety, drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold, clammy skin, and slowed or weakened heartbeat.
Heat exhaustion requires immediate attention but is not usually life-threatening.
Heat stroke symptoms: Nausea and vomiting, headache, dizziness or vertigo, fatigue, hot and flushed, dry skin, rapid heart rate, and decreased sweating, and increased body temperature (104
to 106 degrees).
Heat stroke can occur suddenly. If a person is experiencing symptoms of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, obtain medical attention immediately. Any delay could be fatal.
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SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOULD NOT PREVENT GRILLING (and hey, grilling can offer some delicious healthy alternatives:
♥ Choose a great marinade- the result will be a very tender and tasty meat dish! Use 1-2 cups of marinade for 1.5-2 pound of food
♥ For charcoal grilling, stack into a pyramid for lighting and make sure there is enough briquettes to cover area of all the food
♥ Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide are given off during combustion, so never BBQ inside!
♥ When roasting or grilling with a BBQ pit closed, open a can of beer and place beer over hottest part of fire. The beer will boil and super saturate the air inside the pit with water vapor beer flavors and alcohol…..
AND perhaps add tomato and naturally-sweet BBQ sauce at the end of grilling
Lastly….Enjoy your feast outside and relax!
RECIPE OF THE SEASON
Hot” Grilled Trout
Ingredients:
1/4 cup lemon juice,
2 T margarine (melted),
2 T vegetable oil,
2 T chopped parsley,
2 T sesame seeds,
1 T Tabasco hot sauce,
1/2 tsp ground ginger,
1/2 tsp salt,
4 brook trout 1 pound each.
Instructions:
In dish, combine lemon juice, margarine, oil, parsley, sesame seeds, TABASCO sauce, ginger and salt; mix
well. Pierce skin of fish in several places with fork. Roll fish in juice mixture, coat inside and out. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour, turn occasionally. Remove fish from marinade; reserve marinade.
Place fish in hand-held hinged grill; brush fish with reserved marinade. Cook about 4 inch from hot coals 5 minutes. Turn; brush with marinade, cook 5 minutes longer. Fish is done when it flakes easily with fork. If desired, serve with additional TABASCO sauce.
TO ADD OR NOT TO ADD KETCHUP – MAY BE A QUESTION?
The difference between organic and nonorganic Tomatoes…
Organic ketchup delivers three times the cancer-fighting carotenoid, lycopene, as non-organic brands.
Lycopene has been shown to help protect against prostate, breast, pancreatic and intestinal cancers.
Purple, green and red varieties of ketchup all deliver similar amounts of lycopene (although dark red ketchup contained slightly more), but a major difference has been discovered between organic and non-organic brands:
organic ketchups far surpass non-organic brands. One organic brand delivered 183 micrograms of lycopene per gram of ketchup versus non-organic brands average 100 micrograms per gram. Sometimes it pays to go organic!
WISHING YOU ALL A HEALTHY AND SAFE SUMMER!!
