Spring and summer are the seasons of freshness so it’s the perfect time to get in gear with your greens and freshen up your diet, especially because we are on the go so much! According to QSRweb, “When 2013 restaurant trend predictions began pouring in, ‘healthier options’ (or something of the like) was a recurring theme.” Now that the warmer weather here, you’ll find yourself running around more, out of the house, and away from your kitchen. So if you are looking for better-for-you meal options (at home or on-the-go), need help figuring out ways to get your family to eat their greens, or advice to keep you energized throughout future heat waves, you’re in luck!

Nationally recognized expert and spokesperson on nutrition and health promotion, Tara Gidus, has partnered with Wendy’s Garden Sensations® salad line to provide you with key information and tips to keep you healthy, hydrated and energized throughout the entire summer.

Live from Chicago’s Grant Park, Tara is sharing with us some secrets to a perfect Summer Salad! Check out the video that she made for us below with all of these secrets and more!

Great tips and advice on how to build the perfect Summer Salad
– – FACT: According to WebMD.com, “making one simple change to your diet – adding a salad almost every day can pay off with plenty of health benefits,” including increasing your fiber intake, which “can help lower cholesterol levels.”
* Food Equals Fuel – Learn how your fruits and vegetables can give you energy!
* How to eat healthy while on the go!
* Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! – How much water should you be drinking every day?
* Best sources of protein
* Fresh ingredients vs. pre-packaged foods
And more!

She makes it easy and tasty so that they kids will enjoy salads too! These are some fabulous tips that I am adding to my summer meals!

More About Tara Gidus, MS, RD, CSSD, LD/N
Tara is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites and is a past National Media Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Tara is currently the Team Dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team and Nutrition Consultant for the University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletics as well as the “official nutritionist” for runDisney endurance events. Tara helps senior executives from Fortune 100 companies manage their energy in her role as a nutrition and movement coach at the Human Performance Institute.

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