I LOVE summer. I’ve always loved summertime. My mom is a teacher so she always had the time off to spend with me and my siblings. We have been lucky and have always had some sort of family vacation or stay-cation. My favorite part about summer, though?
Summer foods. Watermelon. Strawberries. Watermelon. Pineapple. Watermelon. Kiwi. Watermelon. Blackberries.
Did I mention WATERMELON? Many times my grandpa has looked at me and said, “Girl, you’re going to turn in to a watermelon!”
March is “National Nutrition Month”. I know, I know. It’s also “International Listening Awareness Month”, “National Clean Up Your IRS Act Month”, and “Supply Management Month” among MANY others. People hear the word “Nutrition” and groan, sometimes audibly, but nutrition doesn’t have to be an annoyance in your life.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a crazed health nut. I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas and have even been called a chocoholic. But I know that moderation is the key. Now I know you’re probably saying, “She’s lost it now. She’s rambling about things that are completely different…”
Actually…
One of my favorite parts about summer fruits is that they help to satisfy my sweet tooth. There is nothing better than a sweet, juicy watermelon. But it’s more than just helping to satisfy your serving of fruit. That delectable WATERmelon is a great source of … you guessed it! … WATER! Two birds with one stone? Ill take it!
Nutrition doesn’t have to be scary. The key is moderation of the wonderful chocolate treats and the good stuff your body needs.
If you’re a Mizzou student, you can meet with a health coach to learn more about nutrition and healthy eating. If not, the CDC has an introduction to nutrition to check out! Challenge yourself to learn something new about nutrition every day. It’ll be a lot less stress on your body if you’re giving it the stuff it needs.
Now… about that watermelon…
