Let’s talk about what really drains your energy in the summer.

Sure, the kids are home, the calendar’s still full, and you’re trying to keep everyone fed and functional—but the HEAT! The heat is a silent energy thief.

When temps rise, you lose electrolytes through sweat—even if you're just doing everyday stuff like walking the dog (or to your car) or sitting watching your teenager at swim practice. Think: potassium, magnesium, calcium, and sodium—key minerals that keep your body firing on all cylinders.

If you are anything like me, then your parents were probably telling you to “eat your veggies!”

And maybe you even got the famous, “there are starving children in Cuba” line too. Most people know veggies are good for them…. And that they need to be eating more. But a lot of folks have a hard time doing so. I don’t know when the last time was that I was tempted to eat a plate of steamed veggies…. It’s so much easier to grab some processed snacks, right?