This scorching summer weather has me in the mood to do a lot of things, such as sit by the pool, take an impulse vacay to the North Pole, eat a popsicle (or three). Cooking is not on that list, and the idea of standing over my (really hot gas) stove in my (tiny NYC) kitchen make me want to cry. So I was really excited when Better Homes and Gardens put together a summer salad guide, and Good Housekeeping has a recipe for a five-minute spinach and mandarin orange salad that looks simple but tasty. But man cannot live on greens alone! According to Runner’s World mag, it’s important to increase your protein intake during the summer months, and they have some great high-protein ideas for athletes. Happy sweltering, everybody!
