Hydrating Produce

The temperatures are climbing and it’s so important that you stay hydrated, especially if you’re active! You don’t have to sip on water all day to get enough water: you can eat it too! Well, sorta.

Here are a few seasonal produce items you can snack on and a NEW recipe featuring caramelized peaches.

Watermelon: This summertime staple is about 75% water, which also makes it very low in calories as well. Watermelon also contains magnesium, which can be beneficial for sore muscles and help you sleep more soundly.

Strawberries: Another water-rich fruit that’s super versatile. You can snack on them on their own, use them to top your pancakes and yogurt, and in a salad with goat cheese and balsamic dressing. These babies also pack tons of vitamin C which can help prevent sun damage to your skin.

Cucumbers: Like watermelon, cucumbers are very low-cal but high in water. They contain vitamins C and K, which contribute to skin and bone health, respectively. Use cucumbers in a quick tzatziki sauce or toss them in a salad with some blueberries and mint for a bit of crunch.

Peaches: With 89% water content and several vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A, C, B, and potassium, there’s a lot to love about this summer fruit. Peaches are phenomenal on the grill, in salads, and caramelized on top of oatmeal. Enjoy this summer version of your egg white oats recipe!

Egg White Oats (make these first and allow them to cool before starting on the peaches)

40-50g quick-cooking oats

128g egg whites

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

120g of water

• Combine water, oats, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a bowl. Place in a microwave for 30 seconds and then add in the egg whites. Stir well and place the bowl back into the microwave for another 90 seconds to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid clumping.

Caramelized Peaches:

(serves 1)

1 peach, pitted and cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 tsp of coconut sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp of vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

1/8 lemon, squeezed

7g unsalted butter

• Combine all ingredients except for the butter in a bowl until the peaches are fully coated.

• Heat a pan over medium-low heat and melt the butter. Sautée the peaches until they’re tender and remove from heat.

• Top your oats with your peaches, some blueberries, and chopped nuts or hemp hearts for some crunch.

Macros: (including 50g of blueberries and 15g almonds)

26 P/55 C/ 15 F

You can easily reduce the carbs by reducing the size of oatmeal to 40g and halving the caramelized peaches.