Use the acronym S.P.R.I.N.G. to refocus on a healthier you this season!
Set a new goal for the season
- Cut out sugary beverages
- Re-evaluate portion sizes
- Start a workout regimen
Plant a garden
- Doesn’t have to be big. Try a veggie or two and/or herbs to spice up your meals
Reorganize your refrigerator & pantry
- Avoid temptation with all the junk food
- Donate non-perishables to a food bank near you
Infuse water instead of grabbing for sugary drinks
- Add sliced up fruit, mint and/or basil
Nice weather activities
- Ride your bike or take a walk
- Check out the local parks or rent a bike
Grill meats and veggies
- Choose leaner meats like chicken, fish, or turkey
- Limit red meat to one serving per week (One serving = 3 ounces = a deck of cards)
Need new recipes to try? Check out the ones below:
Tomato, Cucumber & Avocado Salad
1 lb Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 English cucumber, sliced
½ medium red onion, sliced
2 avocados, diced
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 medium lemon (~2 Tbsp)
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (~1/2 bunch)
1 tsp sea salt (or ¾ tsp table salt)
1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions: Placed prepared tomatoes, cucumber, onion, avocados and cilantro in large bowl. Toss with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Banana Split Bites
3 bananas
¼ cup peanuts, chopped
¼ lb pineapple
6 strawberries
1 cup dipping chocolate
12 popsicle sticks or skewers
Instructions: Line a tray with wax or parchment paper. Cut strawberries in half then equal parts banana and pineapple. Place a pineapple then banana piece, lastly a strawberry on stick. Repeat til skewed all the fruit. Place in freezer for ~10 minutes. Put chopped nuts on small plate for dipping. Melt chocolate by heating in microwave for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted and smooth. Dip cold fruit in chocolate, then into nuts then place on tray. Let chocolate set and enjoy!