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HELPFUL NUTRITION TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SUMMER

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Summer weekends at the beach, backyard barbecues, and outdoor dinners are finally here, but these gatherings are often loaded with high-calorie pasta salads, chips, ice cream, cocktails and beers. Enjoy your warm weather favorites while keeping your nutrition in check with the tips below. 1. DRINK GREEN TEA INSTEAD OF SWEET TEA. Green tea has a natural component that helps speed up your metabolism. Skip the box tea and opt for the brew-it-yourself with boiling water and a tea-bag-type tea. 2. SERVE SEAFOOD. Summer is the ideal time to get the freshest catch from your local grocer. Grill salmon, tuna, lobster, steamer clams, and calamari for a low-calorie, protein-packed lunch or dinner. 3. DON’T SKIP BREAKFAST. When you wake up in the morning, your body is running on fumes. Eating a breakfast with protein, carbs, and healthy fat kicks your metabolism into high gear and provides energy for the day. 4. SNACK AT WORK. Bring snacks to work and graze throughout the day. When you eat more often—five to six times per day—you’re far less likely to overeat and more likely to stay energized. 5. HYDRATE OFTEN. The summer heat makes you more susceptible to dehydration. Start off your day by drinking two glasses of water and keep

“In March I developed a sever case of sciatica that had me in consistent pain. I couldn’t stand, walk, or even sleep without being in pain. After Twelve weeks of therapy with Alex I’m pain free and able to resume and enjoy my normal activities. This is not my first successful encounter at Restore Physical Therapy and I can’t recommend the team there enough, If you’re in need of physical Therapy don’t hesitate to go to Restore Physical Therapy.” - Arthur D. — actual 5 Star Google Review “I couldn’t stand, walk, or even sleep without being in pain. After Twelve weeks of therapy with Alex I’m pain free and able to resume and enjoy my normal activities.”

drinking at each meal, as well as before and after your workout, to stay hydrated. Carry a water bottle with you as a reminder to stay hydrated.

6. RECOVER WITH A POST-WORKOUT SHAKE. After exercising, blend your favorite summer fruits and a scoop of whey protein into a shake to kickstart the muscle-

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building process, help your body recover from training, and boost your energy levels.

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Exercise Essentials Try this exercise to improve thoracic mobility. Thread the Needle (Thoracic Rotation) Go onto hands and knees. Reach across body and behind opposite arm as far as you can. Allow shoulders to roll. Now reach back and overhead, rolling shoulders the opposite direction.

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