Health Information

Snacks

A snack consisting of a dairy product (milk, yogurt), grains (crackers, toast) and fruit will help us reach the dinner with energy, especially given that dinner is usually later than the rest of the year.

For children smoothies or yoghurt drinks chocolate and a snack are always well received by their color and flavor, so you can alternate with the milk.

Smoothies and yogurt help hydration and nutrition are of great value because they provide calcium and protein in milk and caloric value added depends mainly on the amount of fat and add ingredients such as chocolate, sugar, sweeteners , fruits, cereals, etc.

Dinner

Dinner with friends or partner are usually the stars of summer meals. Do not give up pasta and broth. The grilled fish are a good choice for a light dinner and tasty.

Attention to hydration

In the summer it is especially important to drink plenty of fluids, as heat increases the loss of water and minerals through the skin and therefore promotes dehydration.

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Choose lower-fat meats and fish, both white and blue, and take them to the plate with a drizzle of olive oil and seasonings choose as garlic, onion or herb. For dessert, nothing better than to choose between the large amount of fresh fruit that gives us this season.

In addition to its rich and varied flavors, are an important source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber and water. In the restaurant, as well as at home, the ideal is to choose nutritious but light dishes.

At first, various salads. And second a lean meat or grilled fish, or a seafood or squid or grilled octopus. For dessert, fresh fruit or salad.

Excursions or picnics

For picnics or the beach is a good idea to take an easy meal to make, refreshing and so varied as we imagine. A popular option is a good nutritious mixed vegetable salad: tomato, lettuce, cucumber, pepper, carrot, onion, olive, asparagus, etc.,

Which can be enriched with cream cheese, egg, chicken, ham or tuna with diced fresh fruit such as apples, kiwi, pineapple, mango or dried fruit such as nuts or dried fruit such as raisins or prunes. Even the actors can make the salad with cereals such as rice or corn and legumes such as peas or beans cold.

The filling of a wheat bread sandwich (a chicken fillet, grilled pork, omelette, tuna, cheese or ham) is the extra contribution of the proteins we need. To drink, there is nothing better than water, bearing in mind that in hot weather it is advisable to take six to eight glasses of water a day. And for dessert, fresh fruit will give us vitamins, minerals, fiber and water. A non-alcoholic beer calories and it just has a lot of vitamin B.

With the arrival of summer we change our mental chip: Holiday, heat, field, beach, family gatherings or with friends, hiking, etc. Our meals also will be different from the rest of the year.

The summer feeding undergoes changes mainly by two factors: the weather is warmer and we’re on vacation. Crave fresh food and do not want to spend time cooking. During the holidays the hours are much more relaxed. We went to bed later and rise later. But we must not skip breakfast.

Breakfast

A glass of milk and a slice of bread with olive oil and tomato or a yogurt or fruit juice and cereals provide carbohydrates, calcium and vitamins to start the day with energy.

At home and in restaurant

Heat is one of the determining factors when choosing new dishes. The soups, stews, roasts acids, heavy seasonings think we liked better in the winter. Now we crave dishes lighter and more refreshing.

At home, the ideal is to take meals to prepare on the fly or can be prepared in advance and served at the time of going to lunch. Salads and grilled foods meet these requirements. Wield plenty of salads to eat vegetables.

We can also take them in the form of soups or light cream. Another option for cooking vegetables is to use the grill or oven, not to mention how tasty they are cooked. Vegetables provide carbohydrates and plenty of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.