Firework Cocktails

July 3, 2014July 3, 2014Leave a comment

Enjoy this colorful concoction at your holiday barbecue and all summer long!

Makes 8 servings:
2 bottles of champagne/brut/prosecco
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups fruit (cubed melon, berries, apples, peaches, etc.)
1/2 cup sliced cucumber

Pour over ice and enjoy!

One Healthy Breakdown: Light enough for an afternoon refresher, tasty and healthy enough for two!

Run the Summer: Summer Running Tips

June 16, 2014June 15, 2014Leave a comment

Whew…it’s hot out there! Here are a few tips to keep cool and run on all summer long!

Commit. Summer running is not easy, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it. Make a plan to run as often as you would like this summer and hold yourself accountable.
Drink water. Lots of water. The most important factor in summer running is staying well-hydrated. Dehydration is dangerous and miserable. Dehydration while running is double bad. Prevent it by carrying a water bottle everywhere, don’t go an hour without sipping throughout the day.
Run earlier in the morning before the sun has heated things up, temps are a lot cooler. Plus, early morning runs are often quiet and more serene before the rest of the world has awoken. If you’re not an early riser, wait until evening when the sun has dropped. Longer days means more daylight, just try to avoid the hottest hours of the day.
Don’t forget the sunscreen. Sometimes it’s hard to remember the SPF if we aren’t hitting the beach or pool. The sun is just as strong when we’re moving outside, so lather up every morning you’ll be outdoors and find a good, breathable running hat for sunny days.
Let your body adjust. At first, you may slow your pace and shorten your mileage. Running in high heat can be really difficult on the body. Ease into it and increase your pace and mileage so that you slowly adjust to the heat in the safest way.
Dress accordingly. Running will heat the body almost instantly and body temperature only increases with every mile. Plan ahead and wear minimal clothing while remaining comfortable. Loose, light, and moisture-wicking is best.
Run through sprinklers! Do whatever you can to keep yourself cool. Channeling your inner child and running through sprinklers or pouring water on your head is totally allowed…and extra fun.
On that note, ENJOY it! If you don’t enjoy running in the first place, you really won’t enjoy running in high heat. Make yourself a kick-ass playlist, switch up your route, enjoy your surroundings, get a new running outfit, or do whatever you do that makes those miles enjoyable!

One Healthy Breakdown: run the summer, don’t let the summer run you when you can run the summer!

Pomegranates are in Season! Do You Know The Pom Trick?!

October 27, 2013Leave a comment

LOVE me some pom! Pomegranates are now in season and these juicy red fruits are just as sweet on nutrition as they are on taste! Pomegranate, which protects against heart disease and cancer, is full of phytochemical compounds. The juice and seeds are the edible parts of the pomegranate fruit, both of which are packed with nutrients. A cup of pomegranate juice actually has more antioxidants than blueberries, cranberries, green tea, and red wine!

The seeds are the best part. So juicy, crunchy, sweet, and refreshing! But, do you know the trick?! It’s virtually impossible to get these little buggers out of the fruit without getting bright red juice pretty much everywhere. But there is a way! Just cut the pomegranate in half and immerse in water. Pull apart the fruit within the water to avoid the mess. The seeds will sink to the bottom while the debris will float, remove as much of the skin and white debris as possible (it’s edible, just bitter!) Strain the seeds and enjoy! Pomegranate seeds are amazingly tasty alone, in a salad, in a parfait, and even as a healthy ice cream topping!

One Healthy Breakdown: these healthy, fruity seeds are worth the work!

Healthy Cocktails…Cheers!

August 2, 2013August 2, 2013Leave a comment

It’s Friday. It’s summer. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Let’s talk cocktails.

Healthy Summertime Cocktails:

1. Cucumber Wonder: pour 1 shot vodka or gin over ice in a glass and fill remainder with club soda. Add a few torn fresh mint and basil leaves and a few slices cucumber. Sweeten with a sprinkle of Stevia (optional.)

2. Light Marg: pour 1 shot tequila over ice in a glass and fill remainder with club soda.. Add a splash of fresh lime juice, a teaspoon of agave (optional) and a sprinkle of sea salt (optional.) For frozen margs, just blend with ice.

3. Simply Citrus: pour 1 shot vodka over ice and fill remainder with club soda. Add a squeeze of fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

4. Hamptons Colada: mix 1 shot rum (or coconut vodka) with equal parts fresh pineapple juice and coconut water and add a splash of coconut milk. Add ice and blend (optional.)

5. Watermelonade: blend 1 cup fresh watermelon with 1 oz. fresh lemon or lime juice, 1 shot liquor of choice, and ice cubes.

6. The Go-To Spritzer: pour equal parts of your favorite white win and club soda over ice. Add fruit to garnish (optional.)

One Healthy Breakdown: a little summer cocktail never hurt anyone. CHEERS to a healthy, happy summer!