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• ●Make sure your seat is adjusted to the proper height. If you experience pain at the front of your knee, your seat might be too low. Eat healthy The popular pandemic baking trend might not be good for the waistline, but another trend can come to the rescue: gardening. Not only is it a healthy activity that lets you soak up some vitamin D, but fresh vegetables are a good source of nutrients and can be an inspiration to cook new dishes. If you have a zucchini glut this year, try making “zoodles” — spiral-cut zucchini that can replace pasta. At 19 calories per cup and loaded with potassium, folate, iron and vitamins C and A, zoodles have a fresh taste that livens up old pasta dishes.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has these healthy eating tips to round out your diet: • Cut the sodium. Too much salt increases blood pressure, which raises the risk for heart disease and stroke. About 90% of Americans 2 years old or older consume too much sodium. Avoid processed and prepackaged food, which can be full of hidden sodium. • ●Bump up your fiber. Fiber in your diet helps you feel fuller longer. Fiber also helps control blood sugar and lowers cholesterol levels. Fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes (beans and peas) are good sources of fiber. • ●Aim for a variety of colors on your plate. Foods like dark, leafy greens, oranges, and tomatoes — even fresh herbs — are loaded with vitamins, fiber, and minerals.
Enjoy a perfect picnic If you’re looking for a great picnic area on Delmarva, here are a few that come highly recommended. Bon Appetit! Worcester County Assateague Island National Seashore Cyprus Park, Pocomoke City Northside Park, Ocean City Pocomoke River State Park Snow Hill Waterfront Park Sussex County The Bay Beach at Tower Road, Dewey Beach Grove Park, Rehoboth Beach Canalfront Park, Lewes Central Park, Bethany Beach Phillips Landing, Bethel Time outside benefits our physical health. This summer, get outdoors and enjoy a picnic — you can breathe in fresh air and get a little Vitamin D.
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CoastalStyleMag.com • July/August 2021