It's the season to indulge in meandering nature walks. Even a short, 20 minute walk in an inner city park will free your mind of clutter. Walk slowly and mindfully, paying close attention to what you see, feel and hear at every step. My favourite walk is uphill to the Botanic Gardens, where I sit on a bench for a few minutes to admire this beautiful sculpture by Henry Moore.
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| Image by Amy Schulz Photography |
Meals are lighter, with more raw ingredients, and full of colour: berries, herbs, salad leaves, beans, melons, tomatoes, peppers, corn, courgettes, apricots! We are truly spoiled for choice when it comes to summer produce. Drink raw juices first thing in the morning or even throughout the day. A couple of recipes I love are the Green Smoothie of Life and the Energy Booster Juice....or one I'd drink all day, Watermelon and Cucumber Juice. Yum!
Of course, summer go-to dishes are salads but summer soups are just as good. I'm inspired to create new soup dishes after seeing this Instagram post by Marc Weir, chef owner of Floriditas and Loretta's in Wellington, so watch this space. Meanwhile, to get you started check out BBC Good Food's Summer Soups Recipe Collection.
This is the time when our skin is most exposed to the elements, so skincare routines and rituals also need to be adjusted for the warmer summer months. Avoiding the sun when it's strongest, from 10 - 4 pm, is a must. Use higher SPFs, mineral-based sunscreens and slather it on generously at least 30 minutes before going out in the sun. It took a while for me to find a site that gives easy to follow tips without selling skincare products, good thing I finally found Dr. Frank Lipman's Summer Skincare Guide.
Finally, take time out to relax and enjoy the many activities of the season. Sit on the beach and read a book, go to outdoor concerts, swim on the sea or outdoor pools, take long bike rides, and shop for fresh, artisan food from farmer's markets.
This is the time when our skin is most exposed to the elements, so skincare routines and rituals also need to be adjusted for the warmer summer months. Avoiding the sun when it's strongest, from 10 - 4 pm, is a must. Use higher SPFs, mineral-based sunscreens and slather it on generously at least 30 minutes before going out in the sun. It took a while for me to find a site that gives easy to follow tips without selling skincare products, good thing I finally found Dr. Frank Lipman's Summer Skincare Guide.
Finally, take time out to relax and enjoy the many activities of the season. Sit on the beach and read a book, go to outdoor concerts, swim on the sea or outdoor pools, take long bike rides, and shop for fresh, artisan food from farmer's markets.
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