JULY HEALTH CALENDAR OBSERVANCES

July means lots of great fruits and vegetables in season.  that means great taste while you save bucks since "in season" usually means bargain prices.

Fruits in season include: Peaches, Kiwi, Avocado, Pomegranates
Vegetables in season include: Beans-green and wax

This month also celebrates blueberries, hot dogs, ice cream and picnics!!  So let's remember to go fat free on the ice cream (or substitute yogurt blended with fruit in a parfait cup), and find low sodium hot dogs that are also low in sodium fat (turkey, chicken, soy dogs are options that taste good).  As for picnics - remember that creamy dressings and salads are not only artery clogging but also become dangerous in hot weather.  Use mustard, salsas for condiments - they're low cal and tolerate heat.  Freeze berries and they'll thaw and be perfect in the hot weather.