Healthy Ideas for Memorial Day!!

Memorial Day is typically thought of as the start of summer. In my home that weekend is filled with bike rides, beach walks, barbecues and sunsets. 

This year is going to look very different since we are dealing with a world wide pandemic. However, we are determined to make it fun, be outside and soak in the start of summer!

Here are some ways that you can soak in the magic of this long weekend at home. 

Go for a morning bike ride!

Make a fun summer salad, here’s one of my favorites!

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Grill out! Take your favorite proteins or veggies and grill them outside in the sunshine. No grill, no problem. You can easily do this stovetop with a grill pan.

If your state/county allows go to the park….keep the recommended 6 ft distance…and soak in the outdoors. Bring your favorite book or play frisbee with a friend. 

Cut up some watermelon…and maybe even enjoy some fresh seasonal fruit!

Here is the list of Florida’s seasonal produc

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Watch sunset {ideally at the beach} but watching it from your home with your loved ones is just as special. 

Enjoy a refreshing summer cocktail! Here is my favorite Lean and Green Body® approved cocktail

VODKA SODA

Ingredients:

1 glass with ice 

1 oz Tito’s Vodka

Juice from 1 whole lemon

4 oz of club soda

Directions:

Stir and Enjoy! Happy Memorial Day!


As someone with a long line of military heroes in my family, I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all who have served past and present. This country would not be what it is today without you, thank you for all you continue to do for us. 

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Memorial Day!

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REMEMBER. HONOR. RESPECT.

Memorial Day Picnic Favorites

Memorial Day is Monday, picnics and barbecues will be in full swing!

Here are a few of my favorite (and super easy) picnic hits!!

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1.  Hard-boiled eggs. You can never go wrong with these. Clean, simple, and packed with 6 grams of protein per egg. Want to mix up the traditional hard-boiled eggs, check out my recipe for avocado deviled eggs.

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2. Cubed watermelon. Super hydrating and sweet, making it the perfect dessert! Want to get extra fancy? Cut your watermelon in half, carve out the entire inside of one half, and place cubed watermelon back inside… using it as your dish!

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3. Massaged kale salad. This is one of my go-to’s because it is so versatile, you can mix it up by adding shrimp, chicken, or tofu to this salad for extra protein.

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4. Salmon Lettuce Wraps are a go-to for any backyard function!

 

Memorial Day (and pretty much every summer picnic) would not be complete without a healthy cocktail! My favorite go-to cocktail is vodka soda. 

This cocktail is easier for your body to process and breakdown, and is gluten free, dairy free, and sugar-free!

 

Vodka Soda

Ingredients:

  • 1 glass with ice

  • 1 oz Tito’s Vodka

  • Juice from 1 whole lemon

  • 4 oz of club soda

Directions:

  1. Stir and Enjoy! Happy Memorial Day!