Wow, April is almost over and man does the time fly! Today was the most beautiful day in New York. Out on the streets it looked like there were parades going on everywhere…but in reality it was just gorgeous weather forcing every New Yorker to take to the streets.
I was happy to spend much of my day outdoors walking around. I went to the farmer’s market this morning, got a fresh vegetable juice for breakfast, went to dance class, had some brown rice/avocado/carrot sushi for lunch outside, hopped on a train downtown for a quick lecture by Alexandra Jamieson (author of Living Vegan for Dummies and The Great American Detox Diet), picked up a few groceries from Whole Foods, and then headed home. I’m pretty tired, but I had such a fun day.
When you’re spending your days outdoors it’s very important to stay hydrated. I know I plan to be outside a lot this Spring and Summer, so I’ll be carrying around my water canteen with me everywhere. In addition, I’ve found a new love for fresh coconut water.
Coconut water has natural electrolytes and contains potassium, magnesium, and a little sodium, so it’s a perfect alternative for other sports water drinks that usually contain high fructose corn syrup or other artificial sugars. One time I heard someone describe coconut water as nature’s gatorade. These days you can find 100% coconut water at any health food store and at many quick convenience stores too. Two popular brands you can look for are ONE and Vita Coco. Keep your eye out for fresh coconut water at juice bars and some latin grocery stores too. To me it’s best when it’s made fresh that day.
Remember, keeping hydrated will give you beautiful skin and lots of energy. Plus, it’s important for healthy sexual function too. Betcha didn’t expect that one, did ya?
Wishing you a great rest of the weekend,
Laurel
