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Mondays with Marnie | It's Getting Hot In Here!

Wowzers. I don’t know about you but I am already tired of this Houston heat. It sure did come early this year and we have several months to go. I was able to escape the heat for a few days last week and it was amazing. I didn’t realize how much not being able to spend time outdoors changed my mood. I felt lighter, happier and more energetic in the crisp air. Now that I am home, I am stocking up on foods that are cooling and refreshing. Here are a few of my favorites:

Green Smoothie

This one is easy. If you don’t have a Vitamix, I highly recommend getting one. A blender works as well, but I love mine that I bought several years ago. They are a little pricy but work great and last a long time. This smoothie is a good one to sneak in your collagen or protein powders too.

Fill the blender with 1.5 cups cold water

Add 2 big handfuls of kale

Add about a cup of frozen berries

Add any protein powder, etc

Blend until smooth and enjoy. I can feel my body temperature go down as soon as I drink one of these.

Watermelon + Feta Salad

There are several versions of this salad but I love this simple and easy to make recipe.

Cut 1/2 watermelon into cubes and remove seeds

Add one cucumber chopped into small cubes

Add 15 leaves of chopped mint

Add 1/2 cup of creamy crumbled feta

Toss lightly and salt and pepper to taste

I’d love to have some of your favorite summer time recipes! Maybe we can start a Monday’s with Marnie seasonal cookbook….

XX,

MG

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