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Healthy (Easy) Summer Recipes You Need to Try

Delectable Detox: Watermelon, Feta, and Mint Salad

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed

  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine watermelon cubes, feta cheese, and mint leaves.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  3. Drizzle dressing over the watermelon mixture and toss gently to combine.

  4. Serve immediately, garnished with extra mint leaves if desired.


Clean Carbs: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • 1 avocado, diced

  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Let cool.

  2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

  4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.



Glow on the Go: Berry and Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

  • 1 banana

  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or your preferred milk)

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a blender, combine berries, banana, spinach, Greek yogurt, almond milk, and chia seeds.

  2. Blend until smooth, adding honey if additional sweetness is desired.

  3. Pour into a glass and enjoy.



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The Cold Fighter

The Cold Fighter Smoothie

This smoothie is the perfect option to turn to when you are in need of an energy boost. With the star ingredient being strawberries, this delicious snack will also boost your immune system!. Being in the midst of flu season, a little extra boost wouldn’t hurt anyone. Check out this fun and simple recipe below!

STAR INGREDIENT: STRAWBERRIES

Why: Why: These fruits are loaded with vitamin C, which helps lower inflammation and boost the immune system. Vitamin C helps to prevent free radicals from harming the body. When the immune system is suppressed from stress or over-activity, it creates an inflammatory environment in the body. Vitamin C helps to prevent that from happening. 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 heaped cup fresh or frozen strawberries 

  • 1 cup almond or coconut milk

  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 3 ice cubes

DIRECTIONS:

  • Add all your ingredients into your blender

  • Blend ingredients together

  • Pour into a glass and enjoy!