Saturday, July 2, 2011

Top 5 Food Stories - 4th of July Holiday Week Edition

1) The Best Post-Binge Breakfasts (prevention.com)
We all know people likes to drink alcohol on over the 4th of July Weekend. And why not? It's a celebration! Unfortunately, most of us don't feel too well after a long night of drinking. Check out these tips for a healthy and restorative breakfast to help you rebound from the night before so you can successfully make it through the weekend.

2) Juicy Fruit: Watermelon Recipes (womenshealth.com)
Nothing says summer like watermelons and a lot of these "Juicy Fruits" will be consumed over the holiday weekend. They're not only delicious, but nutritious as well; packed with vitamins A and C, as well as the cancer fighting antioxidant Lycopene. Enjoy this list of watermelon recipes, including watermelon salsa and information on the different types of watermelons.

3) July 4th Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink (health.com)
There are bound be underage drinking during a holiday weekend, but did you know that emergency room visits related to underage drinking DOUBLES over the 4th of July Weekend, especially for boys. So be safe this holiday weekend, and if you have to drink, be responsible.

4) Red, White and Wine: What to Drink on July 4th (huffingtonpost.com)
Following an article on the dangers of drinking, here's one about what to drink over the 4th of July Weekend. A wine expert gives her suggestions on what wine to pair with popular independence day dishes, such as burgers, grilled steak and shrimp skewers. Cheers!

5) What's Really in Your Hot Dog? (prevention.com)
Hot dogs are a staple of the summer diet and many hot dogs will be consumed this weekend. But what's really in a hot dog? No, not a wiener doggy. Check out what gives hot dogs their unique taste, as well as picks on what are the best hot dogs to buy, to ensure you'll have the best cookout on the block.




Happy Independence Day!!! 


See you next week, July 11th!

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