It’s Winter – Get Ready For Some BEACHTIME!
As the weather gets colder, the snow shovel’s at the front door, you can’t find warm enough gloves, and the car’s heater takes forever to warm up, your vacation thoughts just might be going south to some sun and surf. The following are a few tips for enjoying some healthy B.E.A.C.H.T.I.M.E.!
Be sure to use sunscreen whenever you’re outdoors and cover up during the sunniest part of the day. Not only is sun exposure a risk for skin cancers in the long term, but it’s a major cause of pre-mature wrinkling in the shorter term. (Just take a look at the unprotected middle-aged faces sharing the sun with you –they’re probably at least 10 years younger than you’d predict by looking at their skin.)
Eat healthfully. One of the great attractions of travel is eating all those wonderful new foods, tastefully prepared by someone other than yourself. You really can eat healthily without feeling deprived by following a few simple rules.
- Eat Slowly - it takes at least 20 minutes to 'feel full', so you'll eat less and enjoy more if you just slow down
- Skip the bread (or share a piece)
- Order a great salad as an appetizer - dressing on the side
- Choose any fabulous main course (as long as it's not fried) - sauce on the side
- Share your dessert - or order some wonderful tropical...
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