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When the heat of the summer hits, I immediately start reaching for more cool, refreshing foods and drinks. The sun and heat feel great at first, but after a few days, they start to wear on me. I get overheated quickly and irritated. Taking a dip in the pool with a cool drink, and munching on some cool foods are my favorite ways to cool down.

This year, I am all about meals and snacks I can prep ahead, so my fridge is stocked anytime I need to grab a meal or snack. I like to make big batches of recipes, using fresh produce, so I have plenty of healthy food to eat all week long. I usually have some rice cooked, in case I need to turn it a dish into a quick meal. I also love to have drinks on hand I can grab, like sparkling water. One of my favorites for the summer is a cooling mango salsa. Continue Reading…