UNLOCK THE POWER OF RAW VEGETABLES FROM GARDEN TO PLATE
Vegetables are an essential part of a healthy life and a strong Foundational Dimension, not only as part of a nutritious diet but also as in beneficial meals with loved ones. While baked or stir-fried dishes can be a good (and delicious) start, you can capitalize on even more vitamins and nutrients by skipping the oven or stove. For example, heat degrades the cancer- fighting compound myrosinase found in raw broccoli. Garlic’s main beneficial compound is allicin, which can also be destroyed if you cook it. Thankfully, you can find many ways to use these and other vegetables raw instead. If you want the most potent dose of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals possible from plant-based foods, consider consuming them raw. From improvements to your skin to a stronger heart, there’s a bounty of reasons to incorporate uncooked
veggies into your meals. Here are three other reasons to enjoy them uncooked.
loss or better weight management. Along with being packed with fresh nutrients, opting for uncooked vegetables minimizes food preparation techniques that increase the calories in a meal, such as dousing them with butter, cream, and cheese. Raw veggies also tend to be filling, so they can aid in reducing your snack cravings. HYDRATION Water is necessary for our bodies to work properly, allowing our organs, as well as key processes like digestion and body temperature maintenance, to function correctly. Many of the most popular and accessible produce, like cucumbers, have a high water content, which means you can chew your way to better hydration, as well! So find times to put away the frying pan, butter, and oil and incorporate uncooked vegetables into your daily diet. Your body will thank you!
FUN AND TASTY The natural crisp flavor and crunch of uncooked veggies can be just a fun and tasty way to curb your hunger. Raw carrots, celery, or tomatoes (while technically a fruit, we’ll lump it in with veggies here!) are an easy snack that won’t lead you or the young ones in your life into a sugar crash within a few hours. They can also brighten up a salad and are great to have on hand to add to smoothies or vegetable juices. Make raw veggies even more fun by making colorful vegetable platters with your kids or grandkids! You’ll be strengthening your bond and boosting your health, both pivotal for your Foundational Dimension. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Raw veggies are naturally low in calories and high in fiber and can contribute to weight
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL END-OF-SUMMER HIKE GET TRAIL-READY
If prepared for the elements, you can enjoy hiking year-round. Hiking with loved ones is one of the best ways to improve both your health and your relationships (aka your Foundational Dimension). But if you embark on a trail in the extreme heat without the means to handle it, you place yourself on a perilous path. From maintaining proper hydration to donning the proper attire, here are three tips to ensure your end-of- summer hikes are safe and enjoyable!
areas. Additionally, take a break every 40 minutes to reapply sunscreen as needed.
AVOID HEAT EXHAUSTION Heat exhaustion is the preamble to heat stroke, and its symptoms include headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, and copious amounts of sweating. If you experience these symptoms, seek out rest and shade immediately ; it’s a surefire sign you need to lower your body temperature. Once you stop sweating altogether, you should start worrying because that is a symptom of a life-threatening heat stroke! CHOOSE THE PROPER PATH AND ATTIRE When hiking in the summer, even late summer, it’s best to pick a path with ample shade. Alternatively, you can hike in darkness. Night hikes, illuminated by headlamps and flashlights, are a great way to escape the summer heat and experience the trail like never before. If you want
REMEMBER HYDRATION AND SUNSCREEN
Staying hydrated is key in any season, but it is especially vital when the summer heat beats down on you! Pack extra water for your hike and have water in your vehicle after you finish. If you are tired of lugging around extra water bottles, a hydration pack can help you carry extra H20 hands- free and take sips while on the move. To reduce the risk of painful sunburns, apply sunscreen to all exposed skin
attire that reduces your temperature and provides more protection, try wearing UPF- rated clothing to block harmful rays. When strengthening your Foundational Dimension and spending quality time with family and friends, the last thing you want is to damage your health. Picking the right time, place, and attire can help ensure your summer hike is a scorching success!
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