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July Newsletter

On July 15th, Theodore (Teddy) James made his arrival! We are home, enjoying time as a family of 4 and watching lots of soccer. This newsletter is a bit late because Teddy was a earlier than expected. Kids.. they keep us on our toes! I hope the tips below are helpful, even if you already took your vacation 🙂

Summer is officially here! I am sure most of you are looking forward to some sort of vacation or trip. Whether you are planning for a weekend away or a few weeks, vacation can impact your health and nutrition goals. Enjoy some of these tips to make it the best summer yet:

Hydrate. Most of us will intentionally not drink on travel day. As soon as you get to your destination, I want you to fill up that water bottle and rehydrate. When we are dehydrated, we do not feel our best and sometimes we mistake thirst for hunger. If you are in a warm environment, add some electrolytes (I like Nuun or Liquid IV).
Fill your plate with fruits and veggies. When you get to your destination, find the local produce stand and stock up. The grocery store is a great option where you can purchase pre-cut vegetables and fruit. Have the produce clean and cut for easy snacking.
Prioritize protein at each meal. Make sure to have some sort of lean protein at each meal. Protein helps us stay full for longer and it is a critical part of balancing our plate. I love chicken or salmon burgers, or kabobs for grilling season.
Always pack snacks. Have snacks for the car ride and for your vacation adventures. Choose snacks with fiber and protein like popcorn, fruits, vegetables, trail mix, roasted beans (Bada Bean are my fav), cheese sticks and drinkable yogurts.
Enjoy a treat! Do not stress about having ice cream every other night while on vacation. Overall health is based on what you do most of the time. So each day focus on staying hydrated, eating produce, prioritizing protein and packing healthy snacks and enjoy the treats when they present themselves.

Do you have questions about how you can meet your health and nutrition goals? Or maybe you really would like a 1 or 2 week meal plan. I can help you with both! My practice offers one-on-one nutrition sessions to help you create and achieve goals, as well as meal plans or meal plan sessions. The best part of all.. insurance will typically cover your visits. Let’s talk!

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