Hello summer! Who else loves hot, sunny weather? I just love Michigan summers! After spending 5 years in Arizona… it’s so nice to be in summer weather where it’s enjoyable. You can’t go biking or hiking or running in 115 degree heat. But, 70’s, 80’s and even 90’s are bearable.

Who likes to golf? I used to work at a golf course during the summers in college and I actually got into golfing. I bought a set of clubs and I would practice at the driving range a few times a week. Sadly, my golf skills have gone downhill.

It’s almost summer and hopefully we will see the sun a ton this summer! It’s bright, it’s beautiful, and it feels warm on your face. But, are you protecting your eyes? UV rays can damage your precious peepers. We need to make sure our sunglasses are really doing their job!

I was reading through the New York Times online and I came across this interesting list of “super foods” that you may not be eating… but should be eating!

Can you take a guess at a superstar super fruit with high levels of vitamin C? Ok, there are a lot of options because lots of fruits are superstars and high in antioxidants. But, today I want to highlight the grapefruit. I want to share a few nuggets of information about the awesome grapefruit and hopefully entice you to add it to your next shopping list!

Have you been tempted to buy “healthy” processed foods? You know… the “veggie potato chips” or the “chocolate bar infused with bits of fruit.” Not every product that boasts “spinach” on the label is even remotely like a serving of the real thing. Basic rule: If it doesn’t look like a vegetable, it probably isn’t.

Do you find it hard to think of what snacks to bring with you everyday? It’s ideal to eat small meals throughout the day. Breakfast, snack, lunch, mid-afternoon snack and dinner, and you can add another evening snack (healthy & low calorie) if you are still hungry. You don’t want to go to bed hungry because you may wake up at 3:00am with a growling stomach and have a hard time falling back to sleep.

I was recently reading about a couple tips to reduce headaches through cutting back (or out) certain foods that may aggravate your headache. I know headaches are a serious pain and I am thankful I don’t suffer too often. Getting plenty of quality sleep – you should strive to go to bed before 10pm! I know some of my friends who stay up past midnight every night, that may be cool because you’re not missing your favorite late night show or you’re really into a new book but it won’t do any favors for headache prevention. Also, drink a lot (I mean, a lot) of water. Most people are actually dehydrated. Make a point to drink 64oz or more a day. In addition to sleep and water, here are a few extra tips that you may or may not know about.

Health Coach Corner by Maria Hicks