Summer Food IdeasWe have fresh, local produce - finally!  I find it so much easier to be inspired with meals at this time of year, and food just tastes so much better when it's in season.  It's also in the summertime that extra sweets (popsicles), bread (buns), and alcohol can be a factor.  Plus, we need a little more salt to compensate for the minerals lost in sweat (and yes, you do sweat when you swim too!).  Hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumber, and celery are also great options for warm weather months.

Beverages
Blueberry Ginger Lime Sparkling Water (click here)

Hibiscus Iced Tea (click here)

Watermelon Mint Fresca (click here)

Grapefruit Thyme Sparkling Water (click here)

Meals
Beet & Snap Pea Salad (click here)

Grilled Vegetable Lentil Salad (click here)

Watermelon Salad (click here)

Mango Thai Pasta Salad (click here)

Peach Cherry Smoothie (click here)


Some of the concerns coming up in appointments lately have been digestion, low energy and pain.  I've been finding a lot of the digestive concerns are attributed to eating on the go, food sensitivities, yeast, and stress.  You can read more about helpful tips for good digestion here.  Fatigue has been a consequence of over-scheduling, nutrient deficiencies, and just doing too much.  Some of my favourite questions are:  "where is your energy leaking?" and "where do you gain energy from?"  The answers are super interesting and insightful.  Pain has been from things like gardening injuries, muscle strains from activities like golf, and overuse after being less active in the winter.  Acupuncture, sauna, and magnesium has often been very helpful.  Of course, personalized approaches are always best!


I hope that you're having a nice summer so far!

See you soon,
Dr Christa