6. Have a pool party.
Fill up the wading pool and dip in your feet while the kids and their
friends splash around. Remember to limit water use in areas with
restrictions -- that means no sprinkler, unfortunately. Instead,
have
the kids fill up their water guns for a more active way to cool down.
7. Go on a field trip. Take
the kids to the library, where you can stay cool while catching up on
your reading.
This is especially important if you don't have
air-conditioning at home, as your body will handle the heat better
if
it's not constantly overheated.
8. Make something chilly to eat.
Try salads or chilled soups (some can even be made
straight in the blender),
and treat yourself to ice cream or
sorbet for dessert. And don't let Fido feel left out -- offer him
Frosty Paws Frozen Treats for Dogs, a pooch-friendly version of
ice cream. Also you mix Pedialite or Gator Aid
1/2 with water and make ice cubes, This not on;y cools off the dog,
but is good for health.
9. Wear loose, lightweight clothing in
natural fabrics like cotton or linen, which help your body
breathe.
Aim for light colours that reflect light and heat.
10. If you exercise outdoors, do it in
the morning or evening, when the sun and the temperature
are low.
If you will be in the sun, make sure to wear a hat and
sunscreen and stay hydrated.
And remember, summer's supposed to be fun! Don't overdo things if the
heat is making you sluggish.
There's nothing wrong with lying in the
shade with a good book and a cool drink --
in fact, isn't that what
you dreamed of all winter?COOL Refreshing drinks to keep you going:
Gazpacho Smoothie
General Category : Beverages
Food Group : Vegetables
Preparation Method : Blender or Juicer
This zesty vegetable smoothie is for people who prefer savoury to
sweet.
You can add 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce or turn it into a
smoothie cocktail by adding a shot of vodka.
Ingredients
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) tomatoes
1 chunk (4 inches/10 cm) cucumber, chopped
1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice or cider vinegar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) Worcestershire sauce
Pinch each celery salt and pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
Preparation
In blender, purée together tomatoes, cucumber, ice, lemon juice,
Worcestershire sauce,
celery salt and pepper until smooth; stir in
garlic.
Nutritional information
Per serving: about 62 cal, 3 g pro, trace total fat (0 g sat. fat), 14
g carb, 3 g fibre, 0 mg chol,
415 mg sodium. % RDI: 9% calcium, 11%
iron, 17% vit A, 70% vit C, 13% folate.
General Category : Beverages
Food Group : Fruits, Cheese/Other Dairy
Preparation Method : Blender or Juicer
Morning Mango Smoothie
This starter smoothie has 34 per cent of the recommended daily intake
of calcium for growing healthy bones.
Better yet, it has nothing weird
that will turn off picky kids.
Ingredients:
2 mangoes
1 banana
1 cup (250 mL) milk
1 cup (250 mL) vanilla yogurt
1 cup (250 mL) ice cubes
Preparation:
Peel mangoes and cut into cubes; place in blender. Peel banana and
break into chunks; add to blender.
Add milk, yogurt and ice; purée
until smooth.
Variations
Morning Kiwi Smoothie: Substitute 2 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped, for
the mangoes.
Add 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey, if desired.
Morning Peach Smoothie: Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) frozen sliced peeled
peaches for the mangoes. A
dd 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey, if desired.
Morning Honeydew Smoothie: Substitute 1 cup (250 mL) cubed peeled
melon for the mangoes.
Add 1 tsp (5 mL) liquid honey, if desired.
Nutritional information
Per serving: about 360 cal, 11 g pro, 5 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 73
g carb, 5 g fibre,
16 mg chol, 137 mg sodium. % RDI: 30% calcium, 4%
iron, 91% vit A, 108% vit C, 27% folate.
Summer Sangria
With all the enthusiasm for white wine in the last few years, sangria,
a delightful red wine fruit punch,
has been overlooked for summer
parties. Serve frosty pitchers at barbecues and picnics.
Ingredients:
1 nectarine, unpeeled
1 orange, unpeeled
1 lemon, unpeeled
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
2 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick, broken
1-1/4 oz (35 mL) brandy
1 bottle (1 L) dry red wine
15 ice cubes
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) soda water, chilled (approx)
Preparation:
Pit nectarine and slice nectarine, orange and lemon; combine in
pitcher with sugar, cloves,
cinnamon, brandy and 1 cup (260 mL) of the
wine. Cover and chill for 2 to 8 hours. Chill remaining wine.
To serve, add ice cubes to pitcher, pour in chilled wine and stir
briskly to blend.
Pour in soda water adding more if desired. Serve
immediately
SOURCE: Canadian Living July issue. Go to
www.canadianliving.com for
more summer hints and receipts. |
