4 Tips for Sprucing Up Your Salad
Summer is finally in full force, and the living is easy! Doesn’t it feel like everything seems promising in the summertime? The plants are in full bloom and the sun feels glorious on your skin. The longer days give you boundless energy, making you feel like it’s possible to achieve all your desires and dreams. Why not harness this energy, ride the wave of summer and try something new?
Throughout the year we live at an intense pace (physically, emotionally and mentally), and we often get stuck in routine, either for the sake of efficiency or out of fear of unfamiliar territory. The lack of variety in doing the same things over and over stagnates not only our minds, but also our bodies and hearts.
Are you hesitant to break your routine? Fear and excitement have the same physiological expression in our bodies; it is our mind that classifies the feeling as either positive or negative. So the next time you consider a change in routine and your mind says “scary!” see if you can re-frame it to “exciting!”
What is something you have never done before or that you have wanted to do for a long time? Choose your own adventure: organize a kayak trip, take a dance class, do some exotic traveling or set a goal for a new personal challenge. Or try something simple, like playing flashlight tag with your kids and neighbors or reading in the sunshine. Maybe it’s time to discover a new vegetable dish or to visit a new town, restaurant or beach.
Whatever adventure calls to you, use this summer to make it happen and enjoy your life. Increasing new experiences and excitement in your life can decrease your dependence on artificial stimulants like caffeine and sugar, leading to more vibrant health.
This is a great opportunity to try a new vegetable that’s in season at your local farmer’s ma
rket.
- Try your favorite leafy lettuce with various sliced, diced or grated veggies (try chopping up some raw zucchini).
- Fresh herbs, like cilantro and parsley are a great option to mix in and they are packed full of flavor and nutrients.
- Experiment with adding different forms of protein to your salads, such as nuts, seeds, beans, tofu, fish or poultry.
- Make homemade salad dressings. Something easy, like
lemon juice, olive oil and black pepper.
Whatever you choose, have fun with your food.
Watch out for massive improvements in physical well-being, mental acuity and motivation, plus a full portfolio of fun!
Happy summer!