Summer is here! A change of season calls for a change in routine, a revamped diet, and of course, a new exercise regimen that suits the weather.
Eat Healthy and Light
Eat light, small, frequent meals. Heavy meals with large amounts of carbohydrates and fats give rise to a lot of heat in the body. Focus on fresh fruits and vegetables that have high water content – such as oranges, melon, watermelon, tomatoes, etc. This Springtime Cobb Salad is a delicious, healthy, summertime meal.
Drink Plenty of Water
Heat and sweat in the summer months can leave your body dehydrated, causing unwanted health outcomes such as fever and chills. Keep yourself well hydrated by drinking at least 2 to 3 litres of water every day.
Avoid Alcohol and Caffeine
Alcohol, sugary drinks and coffee all can leave you dehydrated quickly. If at all possible, try to reduce the amount of these favourite beverages, especially during hot weather. Plain or flavoured water is a good substitute. Check out our Fruit Infused Water recipes here.
Wear Sunscreen
Apply a good waterproof sunscreen to all exposed parts of your body and reapply it every three to four hours to ensure that your skin remains protected. The FunSun Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 is an excellent sunscreen.
Adopt a Summer Skin Care Routine
Summer can wreak havoc on your skin if proper care is not taken. Excessive oil and sweat can cause troublesome irritation, rashes, prickly heat, and exacerbation of acne. Wash your face often and make sure to keep your skin hydrated. The Hydrate Me Dewy Gel Cream is lightweight yet increases your skins hydration for 48 hours!
Keep Up Your Exercise Routine
Use your regular routine as your basis and add something new for a bit of added variety. Here are a few fun outdoor activities to incorporate into your summer routine.
Live in the Present – and Relive It
Summertime usually means fun activities and vacations. We spend all year craving a little extra time to spend with our loved ones but it always goes by so fast. Don’t just photograph and ‘selfie’ your way through summer this year. Get a box for all your memories and save the amazing moments you’ll want to remember later. You can bring home a shell you got at the beach, a movie ticket stump or even the receipt from a fun event you shared with friends. It can all go right into your box of memories and precious moments to relive for years to come.
Peppermint Mocha Protein Drink
Ingredients
Protein Drink
- 10 oz almond milk
- 1 scoop Arbonne Coffee Protein
- 1 scoop Arbonne Peppermint Mocha Protein
- 1 tsp vanilla
Dairy Free Whipped Cream
- 1 can 13-14 oz of full fat coconut milk (found in the baking goods area of grocery store)
- 2-3 Tbsp confectioners sugar
- cinnamon, vanilla or any flavor you would like Optional
Instructions
Protein Drink
- Heat almond milk to your preference.
- Add vanilla and protein powder. Blend with frother for creay results.
Dairy Free Whipped Cream
- Place can of full fat coconut milk in the the fridge upside down, let it chill overnight.
- Open the can. Carefully spoon out the top layer of opaque white stuff that has gathered at the top of the can. Spoon into a mixing bowl.
- Add 2-3 Tbsp of powdered confectioners sugar to the coconut cream. Optional: add cinnamon, vanilla bean – any small amount of flavor you’d like.
- Grab a hand beater and medium bowl. Whip the coconut milk. Start on low and move to a higher speed, move the beater in an up and down motion to infuse as much air as possible.
- Top warmed drink with whipped cream and any other toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If for any reason your whip seems too stiff or dry, you can add a few teaspoons of the leftover coconut liquid or non-dairy milk. If your whip seems too soft or watery, you can add another tablespoon of sugar OR stick your mixture back in the fridge – it may need to firm up again.
- Coconut cream is best eaten right after it is whipped as it will lose some fluffiness if you stick it in the fridge to chill. But it actually holds up better than I expected!
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