Hi my beautiful friends,

Ever notice how your body naturally craves more fresh, raw, hydrating foods in the summer? That’s not just a coincidence.

These foods have a cooling effect on the body—like an internal air conditioning. Their lightness, along with the high water, fiber, and vitamin content, helps your body stay balanced in the heat.

And since you’re getting more natural energy from sunshine and time outdoors, you don’t need heavy, dense foods to keep going. Light, hydrating, and fresh is the key for feeling your best this Summer.

That’s why summer is the perfect season to build bright, refreshing foods into your routine. One of my favorites, and easiest ways is a big salad. Just toss together a base of some leafy greens, crisp veggies, tomatoes from the garden, herbs, and a light dressing for a meal that cools you from the inside out.

Add in different proteins like beans, seeds, tofu, or grilled fish—and don’t be afraid to grab a new veggie from the market to play with.

Here’s a simple salad-building formula:

🌿 Leafy greens like romaine, arugula, kale, spinach, or a mix
🥒 Veggies like cucumber, radish, tomatoes, sprouts, and carrots
💚 Herbs like mint, parsley, or basil
🌱 Protein like chickpeas, tofu, grilled chicken, fish, shrimp, and seeds
🍋 A light dressing with lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt

Pro Tip: Pick up a new veggie at your farmer’s market and build your salad around it. Check out my recipe below!

🤸🏼🤓 Mind and Body Focus:

We spend most of the year moving fast—physically, mentally, emotionally. And it’s easy to get stuck in the same routine, either because it’s comfortable or because change feels a little scary. But doing the same things over and over can leave us feeling stuck and in a rut that is hard to get out of.

🧠 Did you know : fear and excitement actually feel the same in your body. It’s your mind that decides if it’s “scary” or “exciting.”

So what if you started calling it excitement instead? That little shift can open a door to something great.

What’s something you’ve always wanted to do?

✨ Try paddleboarding or kayaking
✨ Sign up for a dance class
✨ Explore a nearby town or trail to hike
✨ Learn to cook a new dish with your family and friends
✨ Or simply read a good book in the sunshine

It doesn’t have to be big—just new to you. Trying new things not only boosts your energy and mood, but it also helps you rely less on artificial boosts like caffeine and sugar.

Want to talk about it? Book a free chat with me HERE
New adventures = vibrant health, better focus, and more fun.

🥗 ONE OF MY FAVORITE SUMMER RECIPES

My Cold Slaw recipe is bursting with vibrant veggies and a crispy crunch that helps cool your body from the inside out. It’s simple, satisfying, and a perfect way to enjoy the warm Summer while staying cool. Make sure there are left overs! This is perfect for a BBQ or added into your Summer salad mix!