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8 Simple Steps to Help You Slim Down For Summer
  Photo Credit: Julie Shapiro, Julie Shapiro Photography, Styled by Pam Sorin
  1. Start each morning with 2 large glasses of water with fresh squeezed lemon. Our bodies wake up naturally dehydrated. Instead of reaching for coffee or tea, begin with water! Lemons naturally cleans the body and adds beneficial vitamin C to keep your immune system strong.

     

  2. Stick with 3 satisfying meals with 1 to 2 snacks a day if needed. A satisfying meal contains a healthy fat, fiber and protein.

     

  3. Fast for 12 hours a day. Finish your last meal by 7pm and have your next meal the following morning day at 7am. It could be 8pm to 8am. We work hard all day long digesting our food which takes lots of energy from us. Your body's digestive system needs a break too.

     

  4. Choose a high-protein, fiber rich snack. A handful of nuts with a piece of fruit is a great option. It's the perfect a source of heart heathy fat, protein and fiber that our bodies need to help us get through the day. My favorite on-the-go snack of choice is Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites. Its chock full of antioxidants and protein and comes conveniently packaged in a bite-size snack.

     

  5. Break a sweat! You don't need to dedicate an entire chunk of time to a workout, but make it count. Instead of an hour walk, run an 8 minute mile and 2 minutes of pushups and sit-ups. When you sweat, you release toxins and endorphins that make you feel good.

     

  6. Add in more greens! The number one thing missing from the Standard American Diet are greens. Leafy greens are loaded with nutrients and micronutrients.

     

  7. Stay away from B.L.T's- Bites, Licks and Tastes. You know who you are...They certainly add up when you are trying to lose weight and stay on track.

     

  8. Don't get to the point of starvation. Trying to watch what you eat doesn't mean starving. Hunger is ok. It is a sign from our body telling us it is time for more fuel. However when you go too long without food your body's metabolism slows and it is much harder to get satiated.

 

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Kids Summer Workshop

 Do you consider your child to be a "picky eater?" Do they hate trying new foods? Sign up for this fun workshop and your child will open their eyes to healthy, good foods!

What: smoothies, healthy pizzas, blindfolded taste test, and more!

When: Friday, July 10 from 4:30pm - 5:45pm

Where: 2 Shorewood Drive, Sands Point, NY

Cost: $45 per child


(must be 7 or 8 years old to participate)


BBQ Sides & Summer Salads
Enjoy a summer evening farm to table cooking class and special dessert after party!
What: Chickpea patties, insane lemon kale salad, sesame soba noodles, chopped detox summer salad! PLUS helpful nutrition tips to keep you feeling good!
When: Tuesday, July 21st from 6:30-8pm
Where: Home of Kathy Richmond, Sands Point
Cost: $75 per person (includes cost of food and wine)
Please join us for a special summer  party following class- wine, desserts, mingling & beautiful jewelry by Soul Gems - all are welcome to come at 8pm even if you don't participate in the cooking class!


Are Some Leafy Greens Healthier Than Others?

Unless you've been living in a veggie-free world, you're aware of kale's increasing popularity, and for good reason.
"Kale is really the gold standard of leafy greens," says nutritional health counselor Sara Siskind, a culinary nutritionist and founder of Hands On Healthy. "This powerhouse of a vegetable contains all the essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs."
 

Check out my advice in this informative Yahoo Health article! 
 

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