Category: Summer

Summer Snacks to Help Keep Cholesterol in Check

Snacking can be a regular part of summer. While you’re sitting outside on the porch, deck, dock, or beach, you’ve likely got a little something to peck at, as well. Snacks keep you feeling full and compliment a nice summer beverage. But they can also act as a source of some dangerous calories. Potato chips…


Rest and Action: Finding Balance in Summertime

Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion state in part that an object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion. While not exactly what Newton had in mind, these are good reminders when it comes to our own productivity as well—especially in the summer season. Summertime calls us to sleep in,…


Delicious Immune Boosting Popsicles (Recipe)

These popsicles are a refreshing summer treat or great to keep on hand when those germs start getting passed around. So what is the secret immune boosting ingredient, Maty’s Organic Cough Syrup. It tastes delicious straight from the bottle but is a healthy swap for added sugar. Each ingredient in the cough syrup is chosen for…


A Lazy Salad for a Steamy Day

Summer heat calls for little exertion. It invites lazy days lounging under a canopy of shade with icy drinks clinking in perspiring glasses. Simple food, fresh and easy, requiring little preparation, is the way to roll. Luckily, this bountiful season produces an abundance of fresh vegetables and fruit at their peak, stand-alone delicious and requiring…


Fun Things to Do in Orange County Before the End of Summer

Orange County, California is not only the home of Disneyland and many other theme parks, but it also has many amazing outdoor activities, spectacular shopping centers, and idyllic oceanfront towns. Here’s a list of activities that can help you and your friends and family spend some time together and escape the summer heat. Knott’s Soak…


17 Ways to Eat Summer Fruits

Summer fruits are typically cold and refreshing and can provide just the right amount of sweetness to keep those taste buds satisfied on a hot and humid day. In-season summer fruits can include mangoes, coconuts, pears, strawberries, peaches, and assorted other berries like raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. These fruits all provide a variety of health…


Transform Your Salad Into a Meal With Layers

A salad that calls itself a substantial meal is not a floppy affair. Greens are certainly welcome, if not prolific, but a main-course salad is more than ruffled lettuce leaves. The key to a satisfying salad is to add layers of ingredients that contribute heft and texture—to create a dish that is filling, yet light,…


Tart Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles

As we get thrown into some of the hottest days of the year, frozen fruit desserts are one of the best ways to cool down if you don’t have a pool or beach nearby. But you don’t have to head out to the best ice cream shop in your state to get your fix. These tart cherry cheesecake popsicles…


Fruity-Nutty Salad Recipe

It’s hard to go wrong when you cook with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You don’t need to worry about precise measurements or ingredient preparation. The recipes give you general guidelines, but if you do things a little differently, chances are your fruit salad will still be delicious! 4-6 servings Ingredients 2 oranges or 6 tangerines…


Get Your Hands Dirty With These Sticky, Smoky Ribs

Nothing says summer more than a platter of ribs hot off the grill. Experts say the key to good barbecue is the sauce. I will add that a spice rub is equally important. A dry rub infuses an extra layer of sweet and spicy flavor into the ribs while they cook. And if they’re left…