Dip It Good!

     Hot enough for you?  (Don't you hate it when someone asks you that?  Oh, aren't you funny.)  Too hot to eat?   Sometimes it is.  And if you're too hot to eat, chances are you're also dehydrated.    Here's an opportunity for double duty by eating lightly AND eating your water.   That's right, I said EATING YOUR WATER.  Not only can you rehydrate by drinking fluids, you can also help the cause by eating foods with high water content, namely fruits and vegetables.  Load up on melons, peaches, grapes, and citrus.  And for a quick, easy, healthy snack or light meal, try this:

     Combine plain Greek yogurt with lemon pepper, garlic powder, and your favorite herbs.  Refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend well.  Then use it as a dip for colorful vegetables with a high water content such as cucumbers, celery, bell peppers, or even plain old romaine lettuce leaves.  The dip is also a tasty, high-protein mixer for tuna or chicken salad, and it makes a great topper for baked potatoes.  Keep some in your fridge at all times!