Hello, August! Hello, another 31 days of high summer! What you should watch out for when eating now. And which sport brings you fit through the season. Find out with us :)
Summer is best enjoyed to the fullest. And no, we don't mean trains (come on, there'll be a little thigh-slapper in there!). We mean, of course, the conscious enjoyment. Savoring every moment!
Embracing the here and now. It's often difficult for us to get back to the office or university without already digressing. What helps against this? Meditate. And our other tips are also good for that extra dose of fun and serenity.
Fit in the summer months: Our tips for August
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How to start the summer month right
What a joy it is. Being in the water during the day. Fry yourself crispy brown. And in the evening there is the joint feast with friends. The good disposable dishes are polished up and the sausage is thrown on the grill.
Smells wonderful or? But be careful with barbecue smell. You can take a deep breath from a distance. But don't hold your nose too close to the charcoal grill. The fumes in the smoke can contain carcinogenic substances.
Of course, this should not be a reason to panic at first. Who holds their head over the grill for 3 hours? But when fat drips into the grill, smoke is produced. And this smoke contains benzpyrene. This triggers, for example, as with cigarette smoke, cancer.In order not to spoil the barbecue season, we have the following tips for you: Use grills with gas or electricity. If this is not possible or you simply love the coal grill, put a grease drip tray inside. This prevents fat from getting onto the embers.
Do you not have all this at hand? Then make sure that the coal is really glowing. Only put the things on the grill, because the smoke has settled. If you are not sure, use an aluminum tray.
Of course, we also have something for you to crank up the appetite again. Take a look at what we had the other day: "Delicious Vegan Barbecue Recipes."
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Fruit and vegetables in August
This fruit belongs on the shopping list now:
- Watermelon
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Currants
- Nectarines
- Peaches
- Plums
This vegetable belongs in your kitchen now:
- Carrots
- Potato
- Kohlrabi
- Lettuce
- Cucumbers
- Lollo Rosso
- Chard
- Paprika
- Radish
- Red cabbage
- Tomato
- Savoy cabbage
- Zucchini
- Onion
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The finishing touch for the summer body
Of course, beach volleyball has been open for a long time! So time to finally drag your tanned bodies to the nearest field. Beach volleyball can be played not only on the beach. There are now fields in many major cities in the parks.
What's so great about the sport? Everything! When you play, you burn up to 600 calories in an hour. It especially strengthens the muscles in your arms and legs. And it trains your speed and team spirit.
In addition, beach volleyball unbelievably connects. You quickly find yourself talking to people you don't know, playing together with new friends. And simply have a good time. All you need is good weather!
But don't forget to warm up and stretch properly for all the fun you're having. Sun protection also makes sense. While we're playing, we quickly forget that we're not wearing enough sunscreen. And: take short breaks to drink!
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Our good mood tip for August
It's time to do a little soul-searching. To listen to your body. Find peace. Practice serenity. This is how you get your mind ready for the gray and stormy times.
How you relax is up to each of you. Doing a puzzle or reading. Going for a walk or playing with the dog. These are great ways to switch off. And to leave everyday life behind you.
Those who like can strengthen the feeling through yoga. Also, many people swear by meditations. What the daily pause for the mind will amaze you.
Our conclusion:
Let's enjoy the summer to the fullest. Enjoy the moment consciously. Do relaxation exercises and put your mind at rest. At the same time, fun should not be neglected. How about a little round of beach volleyball? :)
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