Ways to Prevent Leg Swelling This Summer

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 Ways to Prevent Leg Swelling This Summer If you’ve ever experienced leg swelling, you know how uncomfortable it can be. Especially during the hot summer months, swollen legs can be a real nuisance. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to prevent leg swelling and stay comfortable. In this blog post, we'll share 7 tips on how to prevent leg swelling this summer. Keep reading to find out more! 1) Avoid Standing for Long Periods of Time Avoid standing for long periods of time which might hurt or cause I injuries on your legs. It might even lead to one having difficulties walking which affects ones daily routine and activities. It also causes pain and cardiovascular, problems,  fatigue and discomfort in the body. The solutions to standing for long periods of time is to take breaks and stretch by walking around at least twice or thrice in an hour. Wear comfortable shoes that doesn't make you strain and by saying this one should avoid shoes that are too small for th...
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Get your greens in with these healthy green recipes.

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 Get your greens in with these healthy green recipes.


Green vegetables provide an array of nutrients and vitamins, such as iron, fiber, and vitamins C, K and A. Vegetables are also low in calories but high in fiber and water, making them an ideal part of any healthy diet plan. Below are three healthy green recipes that are both easy to make and delicious. Each serving includes 4 cups of raw spinach leaves or one cup of raw kale leaves.


Green Smoothie

The health benefits of a green smoothie are endless. They're packed with vitamins and minerals, fiber and protein, plus they taste great. If you haven't tried one before, this is the perfect time to give it a go. Here's an easy recipe for a refreshing cucumber mint green smoothie: 

- 1 cup raw spinach 

- 1 cup coconut water 

- 1 cucumber (peeled) 

- 2 teaspoons fresh mint leaves 

- 1⁄2 inch peeled ginger root (cut into chunks) 

- 1 frozen banana


Kale Salad


What you'll need:

-5 big bunches of kale (chopped)

-1/4 cup olive oil (extra virgin, cold pressed)

-Salt and pepper to taste (freshly ground is best)

-1/2 cup raisins or currants (optional) -2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegarvinegar -3 tablespoons honey-Dressing: In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and honey. Whisk until well combined. Pour over the chopped kale and toss well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.


Broccoli Soup



1. To make the soup, heat a pot over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes. 2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, dried oregano and thyme to the pan and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant. 3. Add chopped broccoli stalks and cook for 1 minute then pour in vegetable stock. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add broccoli florets, bring back to a simmer, cover again and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Blend mixture together in blender or food processor until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste if necessary.


Spinach Dip



One of my go-to snacks is a bowl of spinach dip. It's easy to make and can be whipped up in just a few minutes. The best thing about this dish is that it's versatile and can be used as a meal topping, dip or side dish. I've included my favorite recipe below but feel free to swap out the ingredients for what you have on hand. 

I love this recipe because it's:


Guacamole

The base of this recipe is mashed avocados, and you can mix it up any way you want. Add tomatoes, onions, cilantro, garlic or anything else that sounds good to you. Start with 1/2 a tomato (chopped), one clove of garlic (minced), 1/2 an onion (chopped), and about 2 tablespoons of cilantro (chopped). Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until they are well combined and then add salt to taste. I like to enjoy guacamole with veggie chips, baked tortilla chips or corn tortillas. You could also try adding it as a topping on tacos, nachos or even pizza!


Zucchini Noodles

First, peel the zucchini. You can do this by slicing off both ends and then using a spiralizer or mandolin slicer to cut thin strips of zucchini. If you don't have either of those items, you can use a vegetable peeler. To cook, heat olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and let them brown before adding zucchini noodles. Cook until they're tender (this should only take 2-3 minutes). 

 Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, salt and pepper in a bowl; when cooked add pasta sauce to pan with zucchini noodles. Toss until mixed well; add egg mixture to pan and scramble eggs until cooked through but still moist.


Cauliflower Rice

The recipe for Cauliflower Rice is actually very simple. Cut up a head of cauliflower into florets and place them on a baking sheet, drizzle it with olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Bake the cauliflower at 375 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until the pieces are browned and tender. Once the cauliflower is done, take out of the oven and let cool before handling so you don't burn yourself. Let it cool for about 5-10 minutes. Now all you have to do is put all of this in a food processor and puree until its smooth like rice. You can add whatever veggies you want to this as well like carrots, peas, tomatoes etc...


Brussels Sprouts

This recipe is perfect for those looking to eat more vegetables without sacrificing taste. Roasting the Brussels sprouts brings out a nutty flavor and caramelizes them so they are delicious served as a side or an entree. Sautéed Mushrooms: Add any variety of mushrooms, fresh or canned, and stir-fry until crisp-tender. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Serve as a side dish or add some cooked chicken for a hearty main course. Kale Chips: These chips are easy to make, require no prep work, last up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container, and have the added benefit of being fat free!


Green Juice

This is my favorite green juice recipe. I hope you enjoy it too. 

2 large oranges, peeled and seeded 

1/2 lemon, peeled 

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or chia seed (optional) 1 handful of spinach leaves.

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