Who doesn’t enjoy having a little fun in the sun? Summer time is the perfect time to kick off your winter boots and have some fun while the skies are clear and the sun is shining. However, the hot weather, summer attire and summer-related activities can all present a number of challenges for your health. Some of which you may be extremely surprised to learn about – trust me I was extremely shocked by some of these! On the plus side, there are easy ways protect yourself and still enjoy the summer sun.

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If you’ve recently started to explore the world of vegetarianism, you’ve likely come across a number of terms that you’ve never heard of before. Vegan? Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian? Semi-Vegetarian? Confused yet? Who would have thought the idea of not eating meat could be such a complex topic? These sub-categories of vegetarianism are similar. However, the small distinctions between groups are very important for those who belong to them.

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Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd, buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack and I don’t care if I ever get back….cause its root, root, root for the home team. If they don’t win it’s a shame…cause it’s 1….2…..3 strikes you’re out at the old ball game!

I’m a terrible singer so I’ll take any chance I can get to type out song lyrics…you can sense my enthusiasm but do not have to hear my awful singing voice. Anyways, how many ball games have you gone to so far this summer? Whether you are an avid baseball fan, visit the ball park with a group of friends or use a baseball game as that perfect summer date night, one thing is for certain. You know you are going to be surrounded by plenty of tempting, yet unhealthy foods. While the cotton candy and nachos may be calling your name, here’s what you should know before indulging in those ballpark favorites.

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Have you ever been to your local farmers’ market?  There are plenty of farmers’ markets in my area; some big, some small and some in some rather unique locations. For the longest time, farmers’ markets intimated me a good bit. I’m not a produce expert by any means. I’ve walked past some stands and am more than willing to admit that I have seen some pieces of produce that I had absolutely no idea what they were. Keep in mind, I do have a decent background in nutrition and well, I figured I’d at least by able to identify the various items at the farmers’ market. Perhaps that’s why I stuck to the grocery store produce aisle for so long. At least everything is labeled there, right?

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Your BFF, best friend, college roommate, sister or partner in crime may be in some of your best memories. But, did you know incorporating them into some of your workouts may be just as fun? There are a number of workouts that are just more fun with a friend or two. Forget what you’ve heard about a workout buddy getting in the way and grab your partner in crime for these exciting workouts:

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